Business, Housing, Economic Development
New businesses including then LaSalle Bank (now Bank of America), Walgreens and BJ's Bakery have added vitality to the Auburn Gresham business community, which includes a range of service, food and retail enterprises.
Additionally, there is a host of new and affordable housing development for senior citizens to young urban professionals.
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Local Girls Take on Challenge to Build Solar-Powered Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators
- Annual Icebox Derby STEM competition kicks-off for 30 Chicagoland teens, Jul 21, 2016
- 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.
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CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO REVITALIZE CHATHAM, AUBURN GRESHAM, AVALON PARK AND GREATER GRAND CROSSING NEIGHBORHOODS
- Reprinted from Channel 7 News - Leah Holt CHICAGO (WLS), Jun 29, 2016
- 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,
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GAGDC's Very Owns Makes It To The Sustainable City Urban App Finals
- Reprinted /www.cnt.org/urban-apps, Jun 8, 2016
- GAGDC's very own makes is one of the top finalists in the Center for Neighborhood Technology Urban Sustainability Apps Competition, which amplifies the impact of grassroots problem solvers by pairing…
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79th Street SBIF | Small Business Improvement Fund Open June 1 - June 30, 2016!
- SomerCor SBIFGRAM, Jun 1, 2016
- The City of Chicago’s SBIF grant uses local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues to reimburse eligible applicants for repairing and/or rehabilitating their facilities within specific TIF…
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Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC!
- Norma Sanders, May 20, 2016
- Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC and there is nothing dirty about it!
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Auburn Gresham, Chicago's Fifth $1 Large Lot Purchase Program Ends Up Number One!
- "Property Owners Extend Thier Dream of Land Ownership", May 17, 2016, make a comment
- 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…
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Your Voice Matters! Help Impact Your Community Attend May Planning Meetings!
- May 2, 2016
- Join the community in collective impact planning, at the MAY Your Voice Matters Task Force Meetings. The date, time and locations are attached in this news article. For more information please call…
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Happy Earth Day!
- Apr 22, 2016
- To all our partners and residents promoting #healthy and sustainable communities across #Chicago and the world, Happy Earth Day!
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April 2016 Small Business Workshop Calendar
- Mar 31, 2016
- City of Chicago April 2016 Business Workshop Calendar. Download and share with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Participants Wanted For Paid Community Survey Opportunity!
- Mar 25, 2016
- Participants Wanted For Paid Community Survey Opportunity! You will be asked about your knowledge, self-efficacy, and barriers to calling 911. We will first asses your knowledge now on a health…
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Woodson Regional Library Project Is Looking for Contractors and Laborers by April 14th Bid Deadline!
- Mar 21, 2016
- CALLING ALL LOCAL CONTRACTOR & LABORER JOBS! Are you interested in working on the Woodson Regional Library Construction Project? Do Need Assistance navigating the bid process? Do you have…
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City of Chicago's Resident Service Fairs
- Mar 14, 2016
- City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Invites ALL Chicago Residents to Attend the Chicago Resident Service Fairs. T hese free Resident Service Fairs will begin on Saturday, March 19th and run over the…
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Community Votes! and Dream Projects Are Spot On
- Mar 11, 2016, make a comment
- 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…
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City Promotes Pop-up Passive Park and Local Jobs in Auburn Gresham To Sale Commerica
- Mar 1, 2016
- 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…
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Freddie Mac's CreditSmart®
- Feb 25, 2016
- Freddie Mac invites you to attend our live, four-part, instructor-led training series. Participation in all four sessions – along with the completion of a short quiz/exam at the end of the…
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MyHome by Freddie Mac
- Feb 25, 2016
- MyHome by Freddie Mac
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Auburn Gresham $1 Lot Help Session Draws Large Crowd of Residents Ready to Buy!
- Norma Sanders, Feb 12, 2016
- Residents showed up to get assistance from Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation staff and volunteers, on hand to assist them, in purchasing City of Chicago property on their blocks, as part…
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State Works on Developing Jobs and Technology
- Feb 1, 2016
- llinois State Treasurer’s Office is preparing the final touches for the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund. They will be making investments in technology funds that invest in businesses based…
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Your Voice Matters February Task Force Schedule
- Feb 1, 2016
- Your Voice Matters February task force schedule. Feel free to download and copy for your neighbors and friends!
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Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!
- Jan 23, 2016
- Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!
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"Season's Blessings" for Veteran's New Beginnings Celebration!
- Dec 16, 2015
- Veterans New Beginnings would like for you or a representative, to join us for a night of " Season's Blessings for our Veteran's " on Decebmer 17, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 8031 S. Halsted,…
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Peoples Gas Shows Blues Comes From Within!"
- Nov 30, 2015
- Peoples Gas joined in the fun, to celebrate the 11th year of giving back to senior residents in the community, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) hosted it's fun and free…
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SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Shop Small Saturday!
- Nov 25, 2015
- SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Shop Small Saturday!
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From the community: Chicago Community Development Leader Joins Nonprofit IFF’s Management
- Chicago Tribune Posted by draftery, Community Contributor, Nov 9, 2015
- Chicago community development leader Susana Vasquez joins IFF in a new position as vice president of strategic initiatives and resource development to direct strategy and raise funds for transforming…
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Living in a Transit-Oriented Development Should Be an Option for Everyone
- Kyle Smith, Nov 6, 2015
- In a Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) public dialogue, just days before city coucil's vote on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).Carlos Nelson, Executive Director of the Greater Auburn…
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