GADC’s Health Fair on the Block

GADC’s Health Fair on the Block

News—Several hundred Auburn Gresham residents and visitors attended Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) 1st Annual Health Fair on the Block. This fair had participation from nearly 30 healthcare agencies and providers, service organizations, educational institutions, and local retail businesses all promoting some aspect of health and wellness in Auburn Gresham. Continue…

Bank of America Positions its Best Foot Forward in Auburn Gresham

Bank of America Positions its Best Foot Forward in Auburn Gresham

News—Iconic, LaSalle National Bank, after 9 years in the Auburn Gresham community located at 7900 South Halsted was acquired by Bank of America. On Monday, May 5, 2008, (BofA) officially took residence and placed its best foot forward. Continue…

Taste of Chicago Showcases Two Auburn Gresham Restaurants

Taste of Chicago Showcases Two Auburn Gresham Restaurants

News—The 2008 Taste of Chicago, affectionally known as the "Taste" proved to be another success story for the City of Chicago. Unofficial numbers suggest that more than 3.5 million festivalgoers attended this year’s 10-day food extravaganza. Continue…

2008 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Features Auburn Gresham

2008 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Features Auburn Gresham

News—The 14th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA), hosted by Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Chicago (LISC/Chicago) offered much fanfare and laughter with the help of The Second City. Continue…

HRAIL Helps Seniors

Seniors keep homes with assist from HRAIL

News—Senior citizens in Auburn Gresham, Englewood and West Chatham who need minor home repairs should check out the city's Home Repairs for Accessible and Independent Living (HRAIL) program, as nearly 30 of their neighbors have done since 2003. Continue…

Quality-of-Life Plan

Quality-of-life plan sets goals, projects

Our community—The Auburn Gresham quality-of-life plan was created in 2004 by residents and local leaders, and presented to Mayor Richard M. Daley on May 18, 2005. The plan presents the neighborhood's vision and a set of strategies to achieve it. Continue…

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