Fall Health Fair on the Block

****** FALL "HEALTH FAIR ON THE BLOCK" THIS FRIDAY! ***** Lots of information on keeping a healthy and wealthy lifestyle and #Community Free direct services such as blood glucose screenings, blood pressure screenings, and MUCH MORE. CLICK PHOTO BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER OR THIS LINK -> FOR V... more

New Metra station coming to Auburn Gresham neighborhood

By MARY WISNIEWSKICHICAGO TRIBUNE |SEP 30, 2019 | 4:09 PM Metra trains are parked near Metra’s A-2 switching station in Chicago on March 29, 2019. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) After years of planning, Metra and government officials on Monday announced a timetabl... more

14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival Another Huge Success!

14th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival was held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 and Sunday, September 8, 2019, 10:00am to 7:00pm on 79th Street between Racine and Loomis. Check out some of the photos from this amazing event! 14TH ANNUAL RENFEST PHOTOS

14TH ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Its finally time! 79th Street is closing for the weekend, for our 14th annual 79th Street RenFest. Come and celebrate with us. This year we are raising awareness and $$s to Rebuild79. Join us by texting Rebuild79 to 41444. Together We Can, Reimage, Rebuild and Revitalize our Neighborhood! SEPTEMBE... more

Join Us on the Journey to Reimagine, Rebuild and Revitalize 79th Street!

How to Help the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Building and Other Redevelopment Projects Become our Reality.... There are 8 reasons why should be a part of helping to reimagine the possibilies for our neigborhood; to uplift 3 core values (collaboration, equity, impact), for supporting and sustain... more

Mayor's Affordable Housing Plan Hits Roadblock When Housing Advocates Cry Foul

Mayor Lori Lightfoot burst onto Chicago’s political stage with promises to run a transparent government that welcomed participation by grassroots neighborhood activists, groups that frequently critiqued her predecessor for shutting them out. She also said it was time for Chicago to kick-start... more

Mural of Butterfly Symbolizes Journey of Immigrants

“Migration Is Beautiful,” the new theme on the mural on Marcelo Ferrer’s garage, is meant to counteract the negative rhetoric about immigration. “Unleashing Peace” had roots in the Mayan culture. RoundTable photos" The monarch butt... more

Put an eligible house into the Chicago land trust to lower its taxes and preserve affordability

The Chicago Department of Housing and the Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) want to start a novel pilot program to preserve existing affordable housing in community areas that are at risk of gentrifying. The Department of Housing asked for City Council’s permission on Wednesday at the regul... more

Chicago Families Take on Gentrification and Housing

Gentrification is affecting housing in the U.S. In Chicago, families are organizing for solutions. Marguerite Casey Foundation is co-publishing this story, which first appeared in La Raza, as part of its partnership with ImpreMedia, a national media organization. Gentrification is a proc... more

Trolley Tour Highlights Chicago’s Housing Woes On The Northwest Side

Arionne Nettles/WBEZ James Rudyk, executive director of the Northwest Side Housing Center, speaks during a trolley tour of neighborhood projects on Chicagos Northwest Side. A trolley wound through neighborhoods on Chicago’s Northwest Side, passing wide boulevards and trendy... 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

Earn IRS Tax Certification for Free with Ladder Up

Ready to make a difference? Volunteer at the tax site, with Ladder Up! Email volunteer@goladderup.org or call 312-409-1555.

Complete the Nonprofit Utopia Survey for a Chance to Win

With a year of data and experience under its belt, the Nonprofit Utopia community is poised to go to the next level of its development. In so doing, the community is surveying its members and stakeholders to create better value for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit Utopia is is asking nonprofit stake... more

Community Health Focus Hour - Syphilis:  Alive, Kicking and Often Untreated

Did you know that Chicago has the second highest rate of syphilis in the country, and the South Side rates are 9 times the national average. Most of the congenital cases come from the South Side, and the rest from the West Side. Congenital syphilis causes severe birth defects,... more

Spanish Coalition for Housing Works to Help Increase Pool of Affordable Housing Units

CHA’s Property Rental Assistance Program Offers New Opportunities for SCH Clients CHICAGO (September 20, 2019) – With affordable housing under siege in Chicago, Spanish Coalition for Housing is excited about a recent opportunity that will help make affordable housing a reality for its ... more

MAPSCorps, Apply for Alumni Council by Sept. 30th!

We’re gearing up to start the second year of the MAPSCorpos Alumni Council. This year, we’ve partnered with Toastmasters to provide our youth with leadership and public speaking skills development as part of being in the Alumni Council. If you know of any of your mappers who would be... more

Calling all Subcontractors

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Complete the Nonprofit Utopia Survey for a Chance to Win

With a year of data and experience under its belt, the Nonprofit Utopia community is poised to go to the next level of its development. In so doing, the community is surveying its members and stakeholders to create better value for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit Utopia is is asking nonprofit s... more

Complete the Nonprofit Utopia Survey for a Chance to Win

With a year of data and experience under its belt, the Nonprofit Utopia community is poised to go to the next level of its development. In so doing, the community is surveying its members and stakeholders to create better value for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit Utopia is is asking nonprofit s... more

Community Talk About Breast Cancer

St. Bernard Hospital is kicking off our National Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities with a community talk. Join us on Friday October 25, at 11:00 am for a conversation about Breast Cancer and racial disparities, led by Dr. Vincent Reid. The event is open to the public and will be held in the C... more

Spanish Coalition for Housing Works to Help Increase Pool of Affordable Housing Units

CHA’s Property Rental Assistance Program Offers New Opportunities for SCH Clients CHICAGO (September 20, 2019) – With affordable housing under siege in Chicago, Spanish Coalition for Housing is excited about a recent opportunity that will help make affordable housing a reality for its ... 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

Celebrate October at Catalyst Circle Rock

Anyone 50 or older is invited to enjoy a traditional German lunch and live entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. MatherLifeWays is sponsoring Wednesdays event, which is in partnership with Catholic Charities and Catalyst Schools.

Austin’s monthly fresh produce market open this weekend

Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Av. on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of affordable fresh produce, recipe demonstrations, free samples and giveaways.

Front Porch Art Center hosting workshop, film screening

Front Porch Art Center and Austin Town Hall will host the sixth annual (In)Justice For All Film Festival 6 p.m. Wednesday. They will also offer a creative art-based workshop at 3:30 p.m. with a licensed counseling psychologist and registered expressive art therapist.

By The Hand breaks ground on addition

By The Hand Club For Kids broke ground over the weekend on a new $8 million, 30,000-square-foot addition to its 416 N. Laramie Avenue location. The expansion will allow Moving Everest Charter School, who leases the facility during the day, to serve another 270 students in sixth through eighth grade ... more

15th police district Commander Cato promoted

Ernest Cato III will serve as deputy chief of patrol (North) overseeing nine districts on the North and West sides. Replacing Cato in the 15th District will be Yolanda Talley, who served as a watch operations lieutenant in the 15th District for two years and has 25 years of experience with the Chica... more