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BBQ at the Pier & Celebration of Volunteers

Website Editor — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:30 +0000

On Wednesday, June 6^th SOAR will be hosting a BBQ at the Pier & Celebration of Volunteers from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier (east end). This is an annual event for SOAR and an opportunity for us to recognize & thank our volunteers for their time and talents shared over the past year.

Enjoy the outdoor atmosphere surrounded by the unique personality of Navy Pier and the Chicago skyline. Visit with SOAR members and Streeterville neighbors, make some new friends and learn more about SOAR & other community volunteer opportunities. A BBQ will be served beginning at 7:00 pm and a cash bar will be available all evening. Stay for a spectacular view of the fireworks beginning at 9:30 pm. SOAR members attend at no cost. View the invitation.

Artisan Market Streeterville 2012 - Call for Entries

Website Editor — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:01:59 +0000

The ever-popular Artisan Market Streeterville will be held this year on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day. The event will take place at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center of Northwestern University, located at 303 E. Superior St.

The committee is now accepting applications for artisans for the event. Click here to complete the online application or click here to download a printable application.

Applications are due no later than June 15, 2012. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by August 1, 2012.

Nominating Committee Now Accepting Applications for SOAR Board of Directors

Website Editor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:53:20 +0000

Streeterville residents who are interested in being considered as a candidate to serve as a director of SOAR's Board of Directors are invited to submit an application to the Nominating Committee.

Since 1975, SOAR, a volunteer-based community organization, has been working on behalf of Streeterville's residents to preserve, promote and enhance the quality of life and community. In an age of reduced municipal and state budgets and increased taxes, it is now more important than ever that residents come together to ensure that City services are maintained, safety and security remain a priority and that developers consider the needs of our community. All voices matter - including yours.

SOAR Board members are elected for two (2) year terms at SOAR's annual meeting. However, from time to time a vacancy occurs during the year or the Board is not filled to capacity, allowing an interim appointment of a director prior to the annual meeting.

Interested Streeterville residents are asked to complete an online application and submit copy of a current resume or CV.

We sincerely thank you for your interest in SOAR and look forward to seeing your continued involvement with SOAR as your application is considered.

New Development Proposed for 70-104 E. Oak Street

Website Editor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:45 +0000

A Lakefront Protection Application has been filed for these parcels by 58 E Oak LLC.

The developer plans to demolish the existing structure and create a two-story retail/commercial space. The intent is to continue large retail display windows and high ceiling heights consistent with other properties along the street.

Alderman Reilly has requested streetscape improvements including trees in parkway planter and sidewalk paving in black concrete for the entire frontage of the proposed development.

Construction of the 70-104 East Oak Street building is scheduled to start late summer with completion targeted for June of 2013.

Review the developer's plans and Lakefront Protection Application.

Streeterville Spring Clean-Up on Saturday April 21st - Volunteers Needed

Website Editor — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:01:33 +0000

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Rain or Shine

Come join us on "Earth Day Eve" in our effort to keep our community clean and green!

Kick-off with light refreshments from 7-Eleven at Streeterville Properties, 432 E. Grand Ave. at 8:30 AM.

Sign up by e-mail or call the SOAR office at 312-280-2596

Thanks to these SOAR Business Members for their support. Visit them by clicking the logo.

McClurg Court Center to Revamp Retail Offerings

Website Editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:04:48 +0000

McClurg Court Center has developed a conceptual rendering of improvements it hopes to make to its street level retail space in 2012.

The property is bounded on the north by Ontario St., the south by Ohio St. and on the east by N. McClurg Ct.

For more information on the proposal, please contact SOAR's Neighbor's Action Task Force.

SOAR to Work Across 2nd and 42nd Wards

Website Editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:26:07 +0000

Last week the Chicago City Council voted to approve a new city ward map. Prior to the vote SOAR met with Alderman Brendan Reilly and requested that Streeterville be kept intact within a single ward. SOAR also reached out to Alderman Richard Mell who was spearheading the ward remap with the same request. In spite of this logical request, the council voted to split Streeterville into the 2nd and 42nd wards. 42nd Ward Alderman Reilly voted in favor of the remap. 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti voted against it.

Under the new map, 51 existing Streeterville residential buildings are shifted to the 2nd Ward, leaving 48 Streeterville residential buildings in the 42nd Ward. In short, just over 50% of Streeterville residential buildings have been shifted to the 2nd Ward, which stretches west to Ashland Avenue.

Whether represented by one or more alderman in the City Council, Streeterville, naturally bounded on three sides by water, remains a community and an integral, vibrant part of downtown Chicago. While the remap will pose practical and logistical challenges, SOAR will continue to be the voice for our collective Streeterville residential community as it has for the past thirty-six years.

As SOAR continues to work on behalf of ALL Streeterville residents - now with two Alderman - to preserve, promote, and enhance the quality of life and community, your continued support and involvement in SOAR is more important than ever before.

We will keep you informed of our efforts with both Alderman Brendan Reilly and Alderman Bob Fioretti in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, if you have questions or comments, please send us an email.

AMC Theater River East 21 Proposes Alcoholic Beverage Service

Website Editor — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:58:07 +0000

SOAR received notification from the firm working with AMC Theaters to revise concession offerings that changes are being proposed for its Streeterville location.

AMC Theater River East 21 is proposing the service of alcoholic beverages and has "filed an application with the City of Chicago for conditional approval of an alcoholic beverage license".

Owners of 850 N. Lake Shore Drive Now Considering Other Potential Uses for Property

Website Editor — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:59:48 +0000

SOAR has been informed by Integrated Development, the owners of 850 N. Lake Shore Drive, that "after spending the better part of 2011 lining up construction financing, it has become apparent with the bankruptcy filing of our main competitor, The Clare, that it would be some time before we would feel comfortable beginning our program at 850" and that they have "begun to consider other potential uses for the property."

SOAR will continue to monitor proposals in relation to this parcel and will keep the Streeterville community informed of new information as it becomes available.

SOAR Testified at Plan Commission Hearing on 410 E. Grand

Website Editor — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:04:21 +0000

At the December 15, 2011 Plan Commission Hearing, SOAR testified in support of the development proposed for 410 E. Grand Ave. Read SOAR's testimony.

The Plan Commission approved the proposal.