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Vito’s Vault, featuring a 1920s-themed dinner-theater revue, is planned for the recently closed Galvin’s Public House, 5901 W. Lawrence Ave., in Jefferson Park.

A cafe with a play area for children up to age 6 is planning to open this spring at 5918 W. Lawrence Ave. in Jefferson Park.

The Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce was proud to be a part of the ribbon-cutting held for Clarendale Senior Living at Six Corners. The 10-story building is seen as a catalyst for the area’s resurgence and revitalization.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Our team has joined forces with RiseKit, an innovative platform dedicated to helping employers connect with talented individuals from within our community. RiseKit achieves this by partnering with local community organizations that provide support throughout the hiring and retention process.

As a part of our collaboration with RiseKit, we're launching our very own job board. This platform empowers our members to post job openings, review resumes, and hire entry-level candidates from the Jefferson Park and Chicagoland areas, all at no cost.

We extend a warm invitation to you to become a part of our job board and share your entry-level positions. This is a unique opportunity to tap into local talent pools effortlessly. Starting is a breeze—just follow the link to our dedicated RiseKit landing page and select "Employer" on the right-hand side.

Jefferson Park Chamber’s Job Board

Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to assist in any way we can.

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has administered a grant program, which established a network of community-based, nonprofit organizations throughout Illinois to provide services free of charge to recruit, pre-screen and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training. At the completion of the program, a diverse group of qualified candidates will gain new skills and be work-ready for careers in the construction industry and building trades.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Vacancies can devastate neighborhood business districts and local communities. Cook County has a new policy change that can reduce vacancies on this fact sheet co-branded with the Cook County Assessor’s Office:

Click here to learn more about this policy change.

Please contact the Small Business Advocacy Council at emma@sbacil.org for more information about how to transform vacant properties into thriving businesses.

Let’s work together to revitalize neighborhood business districts and our communities!