STREET CAR TICKET BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

Calumet Bakery     Roma's Restaurant    Harold’s Lock and Key      YMCA

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant      Standard Bank    Royal Savings Bank     C&G Restaurant

Ellis Cleaners     Villa Guadalupe        Park National Bank     South Chicago Chamber

McKinley Neighborhood House

Tickets are available in books of 12 for $3.00

Driver does not accept any money!

SOUTH CHICAGO CHAMBER PARTNERS UP WITH EAST SIDE CHAMBER

In an effort to strengthen the role of the two chambers in the region, the two groups are attempting to work closely in some key areas of concern such as the revitalization of both Commercial and Ewing Avenues. Up until the 1970’s most community shopping districts enjoyed a tremendous popularity with resident shoppers. The popularity of the malls in neighboring suburbs took residents outside the community to spend their valuable dollars. There appears to be a new found interest in community shopping districts when the retailer mix is on target to community needs. The groups will share resources and join together in offering training and informational outreach services to both communities while still concentrating on their own respective service areas. The South Chicago Chamber assisted the founders of the East Side Chamber in establishing the group one year after they were incorporated in 1924. The pioneers also understood the importance of networking and sharing of limited resources. The directors and officers of the two organizations have taken on a humungous and aggressive task and commitment to step up to the plate to bring new businesses to the many vacancies within the two districts. Rumors of a merging and consolidation continue to persist in spite of no decisions to that end.  Both groups are expected to survive and become stronger powers within the two areas. The East Side is gearing up for the start of a new Tax Increment Financing District along Ewing.  It has been approved by the City Council and should be in place  by the end of March. This in itself will create some additional opportunities for revitalization and redevelopment along that corridor. A study is now underway to also explore the establishment of a Special Service Area taxing district on the East Side. The two groups are looking for other stakeholders to join them in these worthwhile effort’s. If you are interested in joining the committee’s, contact the chamber of your choice.