Contact Information

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
1414 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60622
p: 773.235.6385
f: 773.384.7525

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

What is an SSA?

For more than 28 years, the Special Service Area (SSA) program has provided communities with the financial means to create, maintain and manage clean, attractive and competitive commercial districts. SSAs, known as Business Improvement or Community Improvement Districts in other cities, provide a fair and transparent way to finance and manage improvement programs important to communities. The Chicago City Council passed the Establishment Ordinance for the Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33 on November 23, 2005. View the WPB By-Laws here.

Why was WPB Created?

The Mission of WPB is:  To sustain and promote the prosperity and unique qualities of life of the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood and commercial district, whilst preserving its diverse character for the benefit of its residents, visitors, and businesses through the wise and discerning investment of resources to enhance our public ways. 

What are the boundaries of WPB?

East side of Western from Division to Fullerton
West side of Western from North to Fullerton
Damen from Schiller to the Kennedy Expressway
Ashland from Division to the Kennedy Expressway
North from Western to the Kennedy Expressway
North side of Division from Western to the Kennedy Expressway
South side of Division from Western to Milwaukee
Milwaukee from Division to Western

How can I get more involved?

The Commission of WPB meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm.  There is a half hour meet and greet session that begins at 6:30pm.  The meetings are open, and the public is encouraged to attend.  All meetings will be held at St. Mary’s of Nazareth Hospital, Conference Room 1AB, 1127 N. Oakley.

Getting There: The Nazareth Family Center can be accessed by CTA bus lines 49 (Western) and 70 (Division) and parking is available on the east side of the building along Thomas Street.

2010 Schedule

• January 12
• February 9
• March 9
• April 13
• May 11
• June 8
• July 13

No August Meeting

• September 14
• October 12
• November 9
• December 14

WPB Committees report to the Commission and meet monthly by topic. Click here for meeting details.