Add Your Voice to the Future of Wells Street
In late 2020, the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association and Special Service Area #48 began the process of hiring an urban planning firm to help create a corridor plan for Wells Street. Wells Street in Old Town has a storied history, from being a vice neighborhood to the epicenter of arts and culture, all
Member Spotlight: Lighthouse ArtSpace, Current Home of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
This week’s Member Spotlight is Lighthouse ArtSpace, current home of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Lighthouse ArtSpace will be the home to immersive visual art experiences in Chicago as well as a venue for private events. Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago is operated by Immersive Art Space LP, a partnership between co-producers Corey Ross, Svetlana Dvoretsky, Maria
Member Spotlight: Claridge House
This week’s Member Spotlight is Claridge House: a pet-friendly, boutique intimate hotel adjacent to Old Town in the heart of Chicago’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood. With an on-site spa, gym, event space, and various room types, Claridge House is the ideal hotel for family trips, business trips, and staycations alike. Old Town residents and
Member Spotlight – Cornerstone Children’s Learning Center
This week’s member spotlight is Cornerstone Children’s Learning Center. Founded by the LaSalle Street Church, our nonprofit boasts accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the highest standard in early childhood education. Cornerstone offers a diverse and welcoming daycare and preschool, as well as school-age support for remote learning for children
Member Spotlight – Centered on North
Centered on North first opened our doors in Old Town seven years ago, a remarkable neighborhood filled with community spirit and support. We opened with ambitions of guiding individuals toward an appreciation of quality instruction, educated movement, and helping to support members on their journey of physical wellness. Crucial to achieving this goal was ensuring