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Jay Cutler Visits Auburn Gresham Students for Diabetes Screening Week

Community Highlights—In partnership with the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and CVS Caremark, Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler visited Perspectives Charter Schools-Calumet to promote diabetes… Continue

The Interruptors Airs at Perspectives Charter Schools - Calumet CampusThe Interruptors Airs at Perspectives Charter Schools - Calumet Campus

All events—Join the University of Chicago Medicine, CeaseFire, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, and Perspectives Charter Schools for a screening of the renown documentary, The… Continue

Perspectives Middle Academy Takes on State CapitolPerspectives Middle Academy Takes on State Capitol

Advocacy—Perspectives Middle Academy (PMA) Students with Secretary of State, Jesse White Kimesha Mosely Many children in poverty stricken communities do not have access to health care, or may not be aware… Continue

Make Way for Play Website

Business, Housing, Economic Development—“Make Way for Play” is a guide to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit access to Chicago’s parks and maximize the use of the public way to promote active living.

Chicago Park District Financial Assistance Program

All events—The Chicago Park District has limited funds available to provide financial assistance for families who wish to enroll in the summer day camp program. Click here for more details.

Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation

All events—APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 15th, 2012 Eligibility Requirements Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a… Continue

Chicago's Best Kept SecretChicago's Best Kept Secret

Business, Housing, Economic Development—Chicago’s Best Kept Secret is out. We are in the process of sharing what we here in Auburn Gresham have known for years. Auburn Gresham is a vibrant and energetic community teeming with active… Continue

FREE diabetes screenings/monitoring

Community Highlights—FREE diabetes screenings/monitoring at our CVS Minute Clinic locations for a limited time, sponsored by Accu-Chek and CVS Caremark.

Calm Classroom helps to improve PCS Middle Academy's school cultureCalm Classroom helps to improve PCS Middle Academy's school culture

Academics—Calm Classroom is an evidence-based learning program that helps students develop an inner and self-calming aspect to their being. Founded by Jai and Joy Luster of the Luster Learning Institute, LLC,… Continue

Windy City Live interviews Auburn Gresham priestWindy City Live interviews Auburn Gresham priest

Community Highlights—Father Michael Pfleger, co-pastor of St. Sabina Church was interviewed on ABC's daytime talk show Windy City Live to talk about his life and years as a Catholic priest serving the African American… Continue

Small Accessible Repairs For Seniors (SARFS)Small Accessible Repairs For Seniors (SARFS)

Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)—The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is a delegate agent for the City of Chicago’s Department of Community Development (formerly known as the Department of Housing), which… Continue

Quality-of-life plan sets goals, projectsQuality-of-life plan sets goals, projects

About Auburn Gresham—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… Continue

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CREATE is a first-of-its-kind partnership  between U.S. DOT, the State of Illinois, City of Chicago, Metra, Amtrak, and  the nation's freight railroads. GADC is working on this project to find solutions to relieve rail and road congestion in the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, and West Chatham.

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Sally's Food and Liquor
(773) 487-7316
1000 W 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Auburn Heating and Ventilation
(773) 783-6748
942 W 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
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(773) 661-9239
746 W 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620

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