West Ridge Chamber

05/30/2026

The West Ridge World Tour, Always Patsy Kline, 50th Ward Ice Cream Social and more!💙 Read the entire WRCC
E-magazine here: https://conta.cc/3RBiZVb

Email from The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce The West Ridge World Tour, Always Patsy Kline, 50th Ward Ice Cream Social and more!💙 The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce presents Register here! $55 The W

05/28/2026

Register here ($55): https://business.westridgechamber.org/.../qWFZX1nskCQCe
On Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 5:30pm, join the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce as we launch our exciting world tour of ethnic restaurants right here in the West Ridge Community. We are thrilled to begin this culinary journey at Kizin Creole Restaurant, where you can experience a vibrant atmosphere, savor delicious, authentic Haitian cuisine, refreshing tropical drinks and enjoy an exciting evening of live music entertainment.

Register here ($55): https://business.westridgechamber.org/.../qWFZX1nskCQCe
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mix, Mingle & Network: 5:30PM – 6:30PM (cash bar)
Dinner Served: 6:30PM
Live Entertainment: Live music entertainment throughout the night!

2311 West Howard Street, Chicago IL 60645 773.961.7275
Parking: Free street parking is available on Howard Street and surrounding residential streets.
Register here ($55): https://business.westridgechamber.org/.../qWFZX1nskCQCe

05/24/2026

Happy Memorial Day! - The West Ridge World Tour - New Member Orientation and more! 💙💛💚Read the entire WRCC E-magazine here:

Email from The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Happy Memorial Day! - The West Ridge World Tour - New Member Orientation and more! 💙💛💚 The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce weekly E-magazine May 24, 202

05/09/2026

Happy Mother's Day! - Messy Morning Playtime @ Families Together - New Member Orientation and more! 💙💛💚
Read the entire WRCC E-magazine here: https://conta.cc/4delrI9

Email from The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Happy Mother's Day! - Messy Morning Playtime @ Families Together - New Member Orientation and more! 💙💛💚 The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce weekly E-mag

05/09/2026

Messy Morning Playtime at Families Together!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 9am to 10am

You and your child are invited to make beautiful messes with playdough, paint, glue, water, and more! Learn about the benefits of sensory play and how our playbased, emergent curriculum supports children’s development starting at age 2 ½.

Hosted by Families Together Director Ann Gadzikowski, join us for snacks, parenting resources, and fun! This event is free of charge.

RSVP to [email protected]

Messy Morning Playtime is for children ages 2-3 (age 2 by 3/1/26) and their adult caregiver(s) who are still looking at preschool options for 2026-2027.

05/07/2026

05/02/2026

Your E-magazine is here! - Have a wonderful weekend! 💙💛💚
Read the entire WRCC E-magazine here: https://conta.cc/4tHdnqx

Email from The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Your E-magazine is here! - Have a wonderful weekend! 💙💛💚 Let’s Have Lunch! was Wonderful! Thank you to the dynamic women who attended the WRCC Women

05/02/2026

"Let’s Have Lunch!" was FABULOUS!

Thank you to the dynamic women who attended the WRCC Women in Business Committee's "Let's Have Lunch" event on Tuesday, April 28, 2026! What a meeting of the minds! And what we have in store for the West Ridge community is soooooo exciting...but it's still a secret!

Thank you to our spotlight business owner, Jamila Ismail, owner of Italian Express, for sharing your incredible story of success and for providing a delicious lunch and a fantastic view of Devon Ave! You are such an inspiration to us all.

A very special "Thank You" goes out to our guest speakers, Alderman Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward and Linda Ruelas, the City of Chicago's Asst. Commissioner of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), both imparting a wealth of valuable information to the committee!

Lastly, but not least, a huge "Thank You" to our INCREDIBLE Executive Director, Larissa Tyler, for making it all happen!

05/01/2026

WRCC Member, Italian Express was featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune's Food & Health section last month! The story reflected their journey from 1986 to today. From being pioneers of Halal fast food in Chicago to serving generations of families, they couldn’t have done it without their amazing West Ridge community customers.

Check out the full story here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/15/italian-express-40-years/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRiGXVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeta9GFlsxjhoIRIt_hHZzX1UOQ7BCW2Dx1xbyFLQ2-iREAIjuvHWS0WzahqY_aem_S56-BcWgFfXITBlRLUXq9A

04/29/2026