Reprinted from Landmarks Illinois, July 30, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—The community came out to see and support Landmarks Illinois and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Chicago, premiere of, "The Pillars Of Auburn Gresham." It was standing room only for the historic… Continue
Norma Sanders, July 29, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—"It’s been a long time coming," residents expressed at the new Walmart gr oundbreaking. Even still, the crowd of neighbors looking on were excited to see the shovels go in the dirt. It was the… Continue
Carlos A. Nelson, July 25, 2014
Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—The sounds of good gospel music filled the Englewood air at Ogden Park, for the 18th Annual Southside Neighborhood Gospel Festival, on Saturday, July 19. 2014. The gospel fest is o rganized by… Continue
July 14, 2014
Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—The City of Chicago SmallBusiness Center presents African - American Small Business Expo with keynote speaker, Desiree Rogers , CEO of Johnson Publishing and former White House Social Secretary… Continue
Matt Madsen, July 18, 2014, 1 comment
Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—On July 17, 2014, the Greater Auburn- Gresham Development Corporation’s Special Service Area (SSA) #32 held a Business Workshop, for the Auburn-Gresham business community, at Urban Partnership… Continue
July 14, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—Please join Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and Landmarks Illinois for a premeier showing the film "The Pillars of Auburn Gresham." The event will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from… Continue
July 17, 2014
All events—Special Service Area #32 presents ree Business Workshop Series, "How to Get Your Business Online For Free With Google" and "Applying For a Grant to Imporve Your Storefront!", on July 17, 2014, from… Continue
July 15, 2014
Business, Housing, Economic Development—The Southside Neighborhood Gospel Fest, on July 19, 2014, from 11am to 7pm, at Ogden Park located 6500 South Racine . Live music, local gospel greats, food trucks, fun & fellowship and much more.… Continue
July 8, 2014
Community Highlights—Are you a senior and want to learn to use your computer? Take the Senior Basics class on July 14th or 21st and Senior Email & Social Media Basics on July 17th or 28th, at the RedLine… Continue
Norma Sanders, June 18, 2014, make a comment
Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—Auburn Gresham MAPSCorps 2014 Field Coordinator Team is in Place. Thanks University of Chicago Southside Health and Vitalties Studies and Afterschool Matters (ASM) for this continued partnership with… Continue
piashantee, June 18, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights, All news—DOMESTIC VIOLENCE affects teens, families, and businesses every single day. 6.20.2014 - Come learn how to identify the signs and seek help for yourself or someone else.
austinweeklynews.com (parts reprinted), June 4, 2014
Community Highlights—On Thursday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m. "I Am for Peace" founder Razia Hutchins, a junior at Perspectives Charter Schools, and students from all three Perspective campuses will march for peace on the South… Continue
Reprinted from LISC Chicago article by Gordon Walek, May 29, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—Middle-school enrichment program opened eyes of students, changing their trajectory through high school and beyond. Middle-school enrichment program opened eyes of students, changing their trajectory… Continue
Norma Sanders from @LISCChicago Tweet 05.28.14, May 28, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—Susuana Vasquez, Executive Director, LISC Chicago and her team, stated it best for the local Auburn Gresham, Mikva Challenge, Elev8 graduating seniors, "Great t-shirts." They earned them. Check them… Continue
Chad Storlie, REPRINTED FROM USA Today, May 23, 2014, May 26, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights, All news—Celebrate the holiday by remembering our fallen soldiers; remembering residents who gave their lives for our peace and by acting to make America better. Celebrate by making our community better. 80%… Continue
May 20, 2014
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—The Small Business Forum took place on May 13, 2014 at the RedLINE CTC (Community Training Center), Auburn Gresham's Neighborhood Business Development Center. The event was moderated by Carlos… Continue
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