West Lakeview Neighbors (WLVN) represents the residents of the unique and vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Lakeview. WLVN boundaries are Addison on the north, Belmont on the south, Racine on the east, and Ravenswood on the west.  The group addresses zoning, traffic, liquor license, sidewalk café and other issues affecting the neighborhood and advises the 44th and 32nd Ward Aldermen.  In Fall of 2008, Sheil Park Neighbors and WLVN merged into one group.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of odd months at 6:30 pm at either the Lincoln/Belmont public library at 1659 W. Melrose or Mystic Celt, 3443 N. Southport.  The group discusses and reviews issues affecting our neighborhood and hears from local elected officials, Lakeview Chamber and others.  For a complete schedule of meetings or more information, please check the website, www.wlvn.org. 

Our mixed-use neighborhood has commercial space on Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland, mixed-use on Southport, and residential streets that make up the difference.  WLVN includes the Lincoln-Belmont Chicago Public Library, the Lake View YMCA on Marshfield and Roscoe, Gross Park (1700 block of Henderson), St. Luke’s Church and School, and St. Andrew’s Church and School, and Hamilton School.

WLVN’s new park and playlot on the west side of Lincoln at Addison has been a huge success.  The renovation of Sheil Park at Southport and Cornelia was completed summer 2010. In addition our Planning and Development Committee reviews proposed development projects and provides input and recommendations to Aldermen Tom Tunney ( 44th Ward) and Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward).

Elections will be held November 2010.  The current board can be found on the website, www.wlvn.org:

President:                              Ann McCabe
Vice President:                      Stacey Paradis
Treasurer:                              Mark Cozzi
Membership Secretary:         Will DeMille
Recording Secretary:             Mary Slivon