Members...
We are now going into our summer hiatus. Meetings will resume in September '09. Have a Great Summer!

Thanks to our April guest Speakers Alderman Frank Olivo, 13th Ward and Alderman Michael Zalewski, 23rd Ward.

Thanks go out to A Place for US, a newly opened cafe on Main Street- 5629 W. 63rd
Street.

Linda Padgurskis, long time resident of Clear-Ridge, host of The Linda P. Show on WJJG 1530 AM and author of P.H.I.S.H. will speak about her book which explains the 10 steps to feeling joy at all times.

Thanks to everone who helped make "Something for Seniors" a great and productive event this year. A VERY special thanks to HOLIDAY INN MIDWAY.

Thanks Mark & Jon Weglarz and Coaches Sports Bar & Grill for hosting our November meeting. Many thanks to Ray Hanania. You can listen to Ray every morning at 8:00 at WJJG-1530AM.

WJJG Radio 1530 AM/Monday thru Friday 8-9:30 am

Many Thanks to Alex Voorman, Policy Analyst, Taxpayers United of Illinois and the members who attended our October meeting. Very informative!

Thanks to Georgis and Steven J. Burnas President and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau for making our opening meeting a success!.

Check out our latest Newsletter. Have a GREAT summer!

Thanks to Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and his staff,
Alderman Frank Olivo, the bussinesses that participated and donated good and services for the ceremony declaring Chicago/Midway-Clearing a "DESIGNATED" Illinois Main Street Community.

Special thanks to Pat O'Brien, Chair of the Organization Committee for Illinois Main Street for planning our successful monthly "Pub Walks". To date UBAM Board and Friends have enjoyed trips to the Chicago Bear, Marianna's, Mom and Dad's Deli, Ciprianis, Gonzalez , Giorginos Watch for the next date and location.  UBAM wants you to be aware of the Fine establishments along Main Street and to encourage you to frequent them.  Join us to see what these places are all about!

Thanks to all those who participated in our Illinois Main Street training sessions. The 2 day event was invaluable to our board and committee members. Wendy Bell and all the IMS staff have taught us all how important a Main Street can be to a community.

We have a local radio personality in our midst...Linda Padgurskis hosts a radio show on 1530 AM every Thursday from noon until 1:00 pm.

You may now view our most recent newsletter as well as past newsletters on this website with Adobe Reader.

Welcome new members: Goral Real Estate, Dr. James E. Woodley, Ed's Mobile Maintainance, ATI Physical Therapy First, American Bank, Midway Storage LLC., Tempcon INC, Bubaris & Associates P.C, Better Business Bureau, Farmers Insurance Agency, Marianna's Place, Cipriani's Pizza,

Please, feel free to come in and browse our web site and do not forget to support our businesses.