Community Highlights
Bringing people together is a conscious strategy of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp., whether it is a family fest in the summer or a winter Blues Breakfast for senior citizens. Read about some of the past events in our neighborhood, and watch the calendar for new ones.
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2023 BE KIND TO YOUR MIND MENTAL HEALTH FAIR BRINGS PEACEFUL BEATS TO AG GARDEN!
- A. Patterson, Jun 1, 2023
- 2023 BE KIND TO YOUR MIND MENTAL HEALTH FAIR
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Community Grand Rounds: How does research impact communities of color?
- May 25, 2023
- Community Grand Rounds: How does research impact communities of color? Thursday, May 25th at 6:00pm!
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed 7:13 AM CDT on Jun 28, 2022, May 23, 2023
- he mural aims to capture the essence of Auburn Gresham, and neighbors can pitch in to help on a July 23 community day.
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Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp 2023 Registration is Open!
- May 22, 2023
- AG GOLD Camp 2023 Registration is Open! Registion table at the AG Healthy Lifestyle Hub (839 W. 79th Street), Monday through Fridays. Cost only $25 for first camper and $5 for each additional camper…
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Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Shark Tank Business Plan Winners!
- Eric Christion, Apr 5, 2023
- Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Small Business Plan Shark Tank 2023 winners!
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Betty Jo Swanson, GAGDC board member and beloved resident of the Auburn Gresham made her transition
- Respectfully, GAGDC Board of Directors, Jan 23, 2023
- It is with a heavy heart to announce that GAGDC’s Vice Chair Betty Swanson made her transition, Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nov 24, 2022
- Happy Thanksgiving from GAGDC!
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Mayor Lightfoot's 3-Year INVEST South/West Anniversary!
- Samir Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor, Nov 16, 2022
- We are proud of all that we have accomplished, together, over the past 3 years, with Invest South/West. Check out the celebration video.
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Warming Up Auburn Gresham Halloween Bash and Coat Drive 10/29 @1pm
- Oct 29, 2022
- Today, October 29th, Free "Halloween Bash"and coat giveaway for the community. Please bring yong people out to enjoy treats and neighbors! 7938 S Halsted (Save-A-Lot parking lot), starts at 1pm! All…
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Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leader and Executive!
- Oct 11, 2022
- Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leaders and Executives!
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We're Hiring More Community Program Managers!
- Sep 19, 2022
- We'hiring, check out the details and reach out if there is interest!
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16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM
- Sep 10, 2022
- Join Us for the 16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ♦ SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM!
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INVEST South/West Auburn Gresham Artist-in-Residence Closing Out the Summer with a Bang!
- Dorian Sylvain, Aug 10, 2022
- Colors of Community, Dorian Sylvain's capstone project as Artist-in-Residence for Auburn Gresham with the city's INVEST South/West initiative, unveiling and dedication, Saturday, August 13th.
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ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
- ComEd Media Relations, Aug 8, 2022
- ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
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Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear starts Friday
- Reprinted from Chicago Suntimes, By Satchel Price, Aug 4, 2022
- Shoppers in Illinois looking to stock up on school supplies, clothing and other back-to-school gear can look forward to saving a bit on sales tax starting Friday, August 5 - August 14, 2022.
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Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209
- Jul 29, 2022
- Please update your records, the new Rapid Info Response Line phone nmber is 551-241-6209. Dial in for community updates every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. All are welcome to listen in!
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Searching for solutions to gun violence: Health Lifestyle Hub planned for Auburn Gresham
- Reprinted from CBS News by Joe Donlon, Jul 20, 2022
- CHICAGO (CBS) – This September, the Healthy Lifestyle Hub will fully open its doors in the Auburn Gresham community.
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Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
- City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Jun 30, 2022
- Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
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United Way Impact Grants – Additional information session and office hours
- Jun 30, 2022
- United Way Metro Chicago - Community Impact Grant, increased our capacity for July 6th's session, and have also added a session on July 7 th at 1pm.
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed, Jun 29, 2022
- Using “Afrocentric designs, bold colors, patterns and symbols,” Dorian Sylvain paints a 50-by-50-foot mural inspired by the community, on a bare wall at 7901 S. Racine Ave.
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Congratulations United Way on 10 Years of Impact With Neighborhoods!
- Reprint Courtesy of United Way Metro Chicago, Jun 17, 2022
- New Video Captures 10 Years of Impact
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Auburn Gresham Seniors Came Together to "Sing the Blues"
- Jun 13, 2022
- Breakfast and Blues...
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Elevating Stories of #Climate Equity on Chicago Access Network (CAN TV)
- Elevate, Jun 2, 2022
- Watch GAGDC team in the June episode of "Elevating Stories of Climate Equity. You Tube or CAN TV. Click on story to get details on the link!
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The South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas
- Corli Jay, Reprinted from Crain's Chicago Business, May 19, 2022 01:26 PM, May 19, 2022
- GAGDC is one the largest class b investors in a renewable gas project in Auburn Gresham will include a anaerobic food digester that will use food waste to produce renewable natural gas.
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Earth Day Celebration at Barton Elementary is the Bomb!
- Christa Hunt, Apr 25, 2022
- Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) partnered with the Stein Learning to bring Earth Day celebration to, Barton Elementary School.
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