September 22, 2016
Community Events—See You Thursday for the Auburn Gresham Spring "Health Fair on the Block!
For more information, contact Anya Cawthon, at 773-483-3696. Principals and Teachers, this is a great outing to bring… Continue
Anya Cawthon, edited by Norma Sanders, September 21, 2016, 2 comments
Education, Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Clara Barton Elementary School Principal Smith, received a very welcomed gift today from the Chicago Public Schools Network 11 office, for its great work around… Continue
School Events—Andrea V. Watson | September 6, 2016 10:53am | Updated on September 9, 2016 11:51am
The men greeted the students on their first day back.
Photo: Andrea Watson
AUBURN GRESHAM… Continue
August 24, 2016
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights, All news—The Your Voice Matter (YVM) Community Housing Action Taskforce is working on strategies to “increase the safety and security of neighborhoods, by focusing on beautification efforts and… Continue
Reprinted from DNAInfo By Heather Cherone | August 15, 2016 5:55am, August 15, 2016
Business, Housing, Economic Development—Small apartment buildings with roofs and porches in bad shape can apply for a city grant to cover the cost of repairs. Residents can apply online or by calling 311.
October 29, 2016
All events—CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS!
RSVP to attend the "Your Voice Matters Quality of Life Plan Celebration," on Saturday, October 29th. The celebration BRUNCH will be held at the SALAAM Restaruant, 700 W.… Continue
Faith Overall, August 5, 2016
Education, Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—Auburn Gresham is great indeed. Here's why!
Reprinted from American Red Cross Website, Posted July 22, 2016, Chicago, Illinois, July 26, 2016
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, joined by community volunteers from the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, went door-to-door in the Auburn-Gresham community on… Continue
Businesses—The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is helping small businesses and commercial corridors stay viable in the City of Chicago by providing financial assistance for building improvement costs.… Continue
Reprinted from Channel 7 News - Leah Holt CHICAGO (WLS), June 29, 2016
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—In a big push to revitalize what was once one of Chicago's most affluent South Side neighborhoods, city leaders introduced a new economic development program for Chatham, Auburn Gresham,
June 25, 2016
Community Events, Business Events—Always dreamed of being a homeowner? Are you a current homeowner? Ready to purchase an investment home or to redevelop property in your own neighbhorhood or an established neighborhood in Chicago? … Continue
June 21, 2016
All events—On June 21, 2016 (10am-1pm ) the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation , in partnership with Alderman Howard B. Brookins (21st Ward) and 006th District Business Sub-Committee will be… Continue
Annual Icebox Derby STEM competition kicks-off for 30 Chicagoland teens, July 21, 2016
Education, Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—Local Girls Take on Challenge to Build Solar-Powered Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators . ComEd's Annual Icebox Derby STEM competition kicks-off for 30 Chicagoland teens, July 21st.
Neigborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)—This section is for listing the business education and workshops in the Neighborhood and City of Chicago
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)… Continue
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School Events—Auburn Gresham GOLD Awesome Gram!
From: Anya Cawthon
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:16 AM Subject: 97% ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY
Auburn Gresham GOLD (AGGOLD, a community driven… Continue
June 4, 2016
Community Events—Meet, Mingle & speak with physicians and staff at Advocate Trinity Hospital. This FREE event will include:
Lunch and Learn - Learn about Cardiovasular Health & Men's Health 12-2pm … Continue
"Property Owners Extend Thier Dream of Land Ownership", May 17, 2016, make a comment
Auburn Gresham in the News, Local Businesses, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights, All news—If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, for the past few months you had a chance to buy up two vacant lots, from the City of Chicago for only $1 and proof of ownership on the block. Huge… Continue
March 1, 2016
Local Businesses, Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—For those not familiar with the project, it basically is the city of Chicago's plans to develop a "temporary", commemorative walking park at 7901 South Halsted where the old Walgreens once sat. It… Continue
March 28, 2016
Auburn Gresham in the News, Community Highlights—The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is no stranger when it comes to being a voice for the community and taking a strong stand for the safety of neighborhoods that makeup… Continue
March 11, 2016, make a comment
The Vision, Local Businesses, Education, Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights, All news, Newsletter—The communities of the greater Auburn Gresham area made sure their voices were heard, over the past six months. On March 10th, almost 200 in attendance casted early votes and thier selected community… Continue
Reprinted WBEZ 8/13/15 Susie An, September 1, 2015
Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—University of Chicago field coordinator Priscilla Agbeo and her team of four high school student interns from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, MAPSCorps program are finding the… Continue
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