Join Us for GAGDC Rapid Resource Info Line "Community Relevant Topic" Conference Calls!

In the spirit of innovation, creativity and connectivity, we have created the GAGDC Rapid Response Information Line Community Conference Calls, beginning March 30, 2020, with a community message from the CEO of Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Carlos A. Nelson. All calls are at 2:00pm... more

TIME SENSITIVE: City creates grants to help residents with rent, mortgage payments

Useful COVID-19 RESOURCES HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT TIME SENSITIVE!!! MUST APPLY BY APRIL 1st On Friday, March 27, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot announced that the City will be providing COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants to people who have either lost their jobs or had their hours/income reduced because... more

Pritzker to order schools to close from Tuesday until March 30

Pritzker cancels schools in Illinois in an effort to contain coronavirus Gov. JB Pritzker today ordered that all public and private schools be canceled beginning Tuesday, March 17. The decision comes as Chicago Public Schools faced increasing pressure to close from some parents and the Chica... more

Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and Green Era Live on WBEZ RESET Radio Show!

Thank you WEBZ RESET for having us on the radio to talk about two catalytic projects, with a vision of brining Health, Wealth and Sustainability to the Auburn Gresham community. The Pritzker Traubert Foundation is offering a $10 million grant to a single community-driven initiative aimed at betteri... more

2020 City of Chicago BACP Small Business Expos

The Small Business Expos are back for 2020! BACP’s Small Business Center “On the Road” Expo Series brings FREE business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago. ... more

Recursos de Covid-19 (Español)

Recursos COVID-19 actualizado el 25 de marzo de 2020 actualizaciones importantes Chicago Public Schools are CANCELLED through April 20, 2020 DACA recipients are eligible for unemployment assistance A Shelter-in-Place Order has been enacted in the state of Illinois ordering all residents t... more

LSNA COVID-19 Resources (English)

COVID-19 Resources UPDATED MARCH 25, 2020 Important Updates Chicago Public Schools are CANCELLED through April 20, 2020 DACA recipients are eligible for unemployment assistance A Shelter-in-Place Order has been enacted in the state of Illinois ordering all residents to stay home with so... more

LSNA's Covid-19 Message

We Are Here to Support You and Our Community (Español está abajo) Dear friends, Logan Square Neighborhood Association/Leaders Shaping Neighborhood Action (LSNA) is proud to continue its mission of advancing diversity, leader development, and models for engagement as the ca... more

How to avoid being a livable streets jerk

Traffic safety and sustainable transportation boosters like myself like to believe were on the right side of history. I’m confident that in the future more people will get behind our efforts to reduce driving and crashes, and create better conditions for walking, biking, transit, and public sp... more

Logan Square Neighborhood Association Names First New Executive Director In More Than 30 Years

LOGAN SQUARE — Logan Square Neighborhood Association has hired its first new executive director in more than 30 years. Juliet De Jesus Alejandre will take the helm of the influential neighborhood organization starting May 1, leaders announced this week. De Jesus Alejandre is taking over for N... more

We Are Hiring!

Teamwork Englewood is hiring an Executive Director responsible for the organiations consistent achievement of its mission, financial objectives and compliance with policies and procedures. The ED will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization as defined by the Board of Directo... more

2018 Business Plan: Pitch Competition

Join us for the 2018 Business Plan: Pitch Competition where business owners Pitch their business for a chance to win a share of $40,000 cash prizes. See flyer for additional details.

Teamwork Englewood 2017 Spotlight

We are proud to present the TWE 2017 Spotlight. This report showcases the hardwork and dedication of the Teamwork Englewood staff, and the relentless committment of the Greater Englewood community members. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our impressive departments, testimonials from stak... more

Englewood Quality of Life Plan II Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

On Saturday December 2nd 11AM-12:30PM, at Volunteers of America (6002 S. Halsted), the Englewood community will celebrate the one year anniversary of the Englewood Quality of Life Plan (EQLP). In April 2015, Englewood residents celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the 2005 Englewood Quality of Life Pl... more

Englewood Women's Initiative: Supporting Veterans

Are you a women veteran living in Englewood looking for pathways to success and economic security? If you are, the Englewood Womens Initiative or "EWI" is for you. Women veterans living in Englewood, recognized for honorably serving our nation, are invited to a special EWI session on Wednes... more

Claretian Associates is Looking for an AmeriCorp Vista

Member Duties : The VISTA will 1) research and assist with applications for private and public funding sources for housing and social programs. 2) Evaluate Claretian Associates existing programs and learn best housing practices in Chicago-area special needs housing. 3) Develop materials for tenant s... more

CeaseFire Rally Cries, "Save Our Funding"

Monday afternoon, Claretian Associates’ Ceasefire (Cure Violence) team participated in the rally at city hall to save Ceasefire funding. With $2.8 million in frozen funding, the South Chicago team demonstrates how essential the program is to the community. In a recent interview with a CeaseFir... more

Community Assessment for Early Childhood Services

Claretian Associates is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services and many other community organizations to develop an Early Childhood Network in support of AOK. AOK (All Our Kids) Network is a group of agencies that work with families with young children to make sure that families get the servi... more

Claretian Associates is Partnering with I Am We to South Chicago Youth!

Message from I Am We Executive Board Member, Latisha Thomas I Am We has partnered with Claretian Associates to offer visual and digital storytelling to youth living in South Chicago. We are excited about this endeavor to fill a gap where youth have limited access to art, literacy development, ment... more

Claretian Associates is Looking for a Youth Media Team!

Claretian Associates is searching for a few motivated local youth who are between the ages of 15-21 and would like to learn about film production, create press releases, write blogs, and create engaging social media content to feature on our website and social media platforms. These three youth wi... more

Make Sure You Are Counted! Complete the US Census in 2020!

April 1, 2020 The 2020 United States Census will be the twenty-fourth United States Census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020. This is the first U.S. census to offer options to respond online or by phone, in addition to the option to respond ... more

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program available to residents economically impacted

Useful COVID-19 RESOURCES HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT TIME SENSITIVE!!! MUST APPLY BY April 1st On Friday, March 27, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot announced that the City will be providing COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants to people who have either lost their jobs or had their hours/income reduced because o... more

New Report Identifies Ways That Communities Can Advance Health Equity

Healthy Chicago 2.0 - Community Health Assessment The priorities in Healthy Chicago 2.0 emerged from our community health assessment, conducted by CDPH in coordination with the Partnership for Healthy Chicago. We utilized the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnersh... more

March Grand Rounds "Memory Loss, Caregiving, & Staying Active in Older Age"

Community Grand Rounds Saturday, March 14th @ 11:30AM Bessie Coleman Public Library 731 E. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60637 Community Grand Rounds is the premier program of the Center for Community Health and Vitality (CCHV). Community Grand Rounds is a series of events held... more

Chicago DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions!

DPD is accepting applications for three open City Planner positions. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 5th at http://chicago.gov/careers.

Lunch and Learn with RAGE - New Member Orientation and Open House - 3/21

Are you an Englewood resident or stakeholder looking to join forces with other residents in their continued efforts to increase peace, pride and unity in Englewood? Have you heard about R.A.G.E. and want to learn more? Or did you recently join and don’t know where to start? If you answered y... more

Community summit brings together Mayor Lightfoot and Chicagoland leaders seeking solutions to the effects of violence and trauma

What are the effects of violence and trauma on Southland communities? How can larger institutions and grassroots organizations effectively collaborate to address the effects of trauma on individual and community health? What are some of the best practices being used to help communities recover from ... more

Citywide Leap Day Event Celebrates Student and School LEAPs in Academics, Engagement and Leadership

In honor of the 2020 leap day, nonprofit LEAP Innovations is partnering with dozens of schools throughout metro Chicago celebrating the exemplary growth, achievement, student leadership and agency of learners in Chicago schools (photos available for download). Enabled by personalized learning, which... more

Go Green on Racine Launch Ceremony

The Go Green on Racine Chicago Prize Finalist team is set to compete with five other finalists for $10 million! “Go Green” is a partnership between Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), Teamwork Englewood, Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E) and E.G. Woode. Check out o... more

Apply to be a 2020 Census Activator with RAGE!!

The Resident Association of Greater Englewood is seeking to hire two “Census Activators” for our Englewood 2020 – Rise to the Count Campaign! This will be a part-time/temporary role to help us engage and educate residents of Englewood about the 2020 Census! See job description here... more

Three more portals for Smart Communities

The three Southwest neighborhoods in Chicagos Smart Communities program launched their portals yesterday, creating a wide new avenue for interaction among residents, businesses and organizations.They are works in progress, with some empty spaces yet to fill, but already the portals offer new stories... more

Peirce on Daley

Syndicated state and local government columnist Neal Peirces recent summary of Mayor Daleys legacy on the Citistates site will seem fawning to Daleys critics. There is only a brief mention at the end about patronage and corruption, and no mention at all about the privatization controversies that hav... more

Preview: Humboldt Park Launches Its Portal

Its still a work in progress, according to the team that made it happen, but the Humboldt Park Portal, a day after its "soft" launch, looks pretty good to me. It features a nice selection of stories from various contributors and organizations, a packed calendar (Movies in the Park, Jens Jensen birth... more

Take a Tour of Pilsen - by Video or Phone

Weve written here before about how neighborhoods are using multimedia tools to promote their work and their neighborhoods, but couldnt have imagined, even six months ago, how far the groups would come, and how fast.Audio slideshows are now available for 10 neighborhoods as part of the Chicago Commun... more

Front-Yard Signs Call Out Banks on Foreclosures

Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) is "naming names" of banks that are foreclosing on properties on Chicagos Southwest Side, where 7,300 foreclosures have been filed over two years in four area ZIP Codes. The bank names are prominently featured on yard signs that say "Deutsch Bank (or Citibank or J... more

Casa Queretaro, Lake Village East among Winners of Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards

Casa Queretaro will be receiving first place for the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design at the upcoming 24th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA). Gabriel Ignacio Dziekiewicz said he hoped Casa Querétaro would help to def... more

LISC’s Quality-of-Life Planning Bettering Neighborhoods throughout Chicago

Attracting new businesses to West 79th Street is a mission for Carlos Nelson, executive director of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), and his associate, Nicole Wheatly. Renovation of a four-story building just west of Halsted Street is expected to begin later this year. G... more

Micro Market Recovery Program Revitalizes Blocks Across Chicago

Anthony and Michelle Johnson and their children in front of the two-flat in the 700 block of North Spaulding Avenue that they purchased through the citys Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP). They live in the lower portions of the house and rent out the top floor. Photos by Gordon Walek In 2012... more

Catalyzing Change Through Empty Lots on Chicago’s South Side

In Englewood, vacant lots have become beacons of opportunities. An opportunity that isn’t without difficulty and hardship. An opportunity that requires determination, vision and, most importantly, collaboration. Since 2016, Englewood residents have been able to purchase vacant City of Chicago... more

Evelyn’s Food Love Uses LISC Small Business Loan to Bring Hip New Restaurant to Washington Park

Evelyn Shelton realized her ambition to open a Washington Park restaurant, thanks in part to a LISC Small Business loan. Photos by Gordon Walek Evelyn Shelton wants to revitalize Washington Park one triple chocolate chip pancake at a time, and a substantial LISC Small Business loan is allowing ... more

Chicagoans seek early release for loved ones in Illinois prisons

The coronavirus pandemic has family members frantic to get their loved ones released from Illinois prisons. State officials announced on Monday that an inmate from Stateville Correctional Center has died, and 12 other prisoners have been hospitalized and are being treated for the coronavirus.

Churches urge members on ‘Census Sunday’ to be counted

A virtual "all souls count" is being held Sunday, March 29 in an effort to boost participation in the 2020 Census, just days before the April 1st Census Day. This weekends campaign is being organized by the Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC). The coalition - which includes several West Side social... more

This is the time for jails, prisons to release non-violent offenders

The Austin lawmaker urges West Side residents to let him know about family members who should be released from prison to reduce the changes of spreading the coronavirus.

A runner’s journey continues

West Side resident Vanessa Stokes reflects on life while on and off the road as she trains for the Chicago Marathon in 2020.

Michele Clark students launch podcast to stay connected, informed during coronavirus shutdown

Michelle Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School students found a way to share tips on coping with social isolation from their peers and teachers.