The 17th Ward Alderman’s Office, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and City of Chicago convene to share neighborhood business development resources available to local constituents.
Learn 2 Laugh will star acclaimed comedian James Stephens III and Marc “Skippy” Price.
or the first time in more than three years, the Chicago Public Library is offering amnesty to those who owe book fines. Starting today, and lasting through Feb. 18, you can return your overdue library materials and all late fees will be waived.
On the 87th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and St. Bernard Hospital held its 19th annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights champion. This year’s honoree, Michael Tidmore, is a restorative justice advocate in Englewood, who has become an example to at-risk youth that they can turn their lives around.
Program Offers Education, Training, Career Opportunities to Ex-Offenders and Others Who Face Barriers to Employment. The Mayor joined leaders from the CTA, the Chicago City Colleges and the community to announce a new partnership to expand the CTA’s Second Chance program. Read full story for more updates…
Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th, 2015, Tours begin at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham/Englewood Office 449 W 79th St – Chicago, Registration – 9:30-10:00am – First trolley leaves promptly at 10:15am – Last trolley leaves promptly at noon, For more information or to RSVP, please call (773)488-2004
Are you a parent in Auburn Gresham? Auburn Gresham has the 5th highest rate of babies dying before their 1st birthday in the city. A group called “Courage to Love” is trying to figure out why. We’re talking with parents about what they think, their thoughts on the community, their stressors, and how we could solve this problem. Contact us right away to particpate in our survey. We need your input! Contact Dominica McBride 312-394-9274 or dmcbride@be-come.org to participate in a short survey, get information or to become involved.
Join us September 12th, from 10am – 7pm, for the 10th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival. This milestone year WE are celebrating the 10 Year Journey: Revitilization of Culture & Community, Ecomonic Development, Housing & Architecture, Education, Local Businesses, Seniors & Youth Residents, on-going Peace and Collective Change. Join us in the celebration of the journey, as we kick-off in OUR Community, YOUR VOICE MATTERS, come share OUR Renaissance Story…
For the second-consecutive year, six City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) student-athletes received the NJCAA’s Academic Award for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on the playing field.
This month, City of Chicago has new SBIF district funding roll-outs to announce for Auburn Gresham. Please attend a forum to learn all about it. Make sure to RSVP your businesses’ attendance to this important neighborhood revitalization funding tool. It is one avenue used to help improve the success of your business. Contact GADC at 773-483-3696 to confirm attendance, at the upcoming July 29th SBIF Forum.
