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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After 50 Years, Seven Families Still Live On Chicago's 'Block That Works': Mark Konkol, Reprinted from DNAInfo, Aug 19, 2015; Old-school values -- and lots of phone calls -- helps tight-knit neighbors keep close tabs on their block.
Spread The Good News, Auburn Gresham Summer Camp 2015 Gets GOLD Star: Aug 14, 2015; The Auburn Gresham GOLD Summer Camp provided four weeks of fun and learning enrichment to students attending one of our five GOLD elementary schools and within our service border! Thanks for checking…
Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp Draws Big Cheers At Toyota Park!: Jul 28, 2015; Auburn Gresham GOLD summer camp got big cheers for taking the Chicago Fire field, at their recent visit to Toyota Park, July 15h. This site vist was part of the culture and sport enrichment…
National Women's Veterans United of Illinois (NWVU) Ribbon Cutting On July 25: Jul 28, 2015; Women veterans in Illinois now have their own community center. City, state and community leaders joined members of “National Women Veterans United” to cut the ribbon for the Illinois…
STEP-UP ISU's Urban Education Interns Present Final Projects: Jul 24, 2015; Illinois State University education #STEP-UP interns emersed themselves in Chicagoland once again this summer. Living in under-served communities for 4-weeks summer, while teaching at Chicago Public…
Are You An Auburn Gresham Parent? We Need Your Input!: Jul 23, 2015; Are you a parent in Auburn Gresham? Auburn Gresham has the 5th highest rate of babies dying before their 1st birthday in the city. A group called "Courage to Love " is trying to figure out why. We're…
Kidney Action Day: Jul 20, 2015; Kidney Action Day - Most people don't spend much time thinking about their kidneys. On August 26 , pay attention to your kidneys for a change and have some family fun by coming to Daley Plaza for…
Summer 2015 Enrichment Parenting Classes: Jul 20, 2015; Free parenting classes --Summer is the perfect time to meet other parents and learn skills that will help you become a better and more confident parent. These free classes are a good place to start.
Local Business Trains "Urban Green Team" For OSHA Construction Safety Certification: Jul 17, 2015, make a comment; Improving the health and safety of Urban Green Team employees is a key goal and part of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) strategy to provide employee’s…
CPS Extends Safe Passage Program to 140 New Schools: Reprinted from The Citizen, Lee Edwards | 7/1/2015, 2:09 p.m., Jul 13, 2015; Launched in 2009, Safe Passage hires community residents to safeguard routes for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students traveling to and from school.
Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park, Really?: Jul 1, 2015; Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park? The big question is: What exactly is a “passive park?”
CommunityRx Comes to A HealthE'nd: Jun 30, 2015; The end of the three year CommunityRX collaboration, is a prescription for a new beginning. Read, see and hear our project story.
Happy Memorial Day USA!: May 25, 2015; Both Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th and will reopen for business Tuesday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..
GADC's Spring Health Fair on the Block a Heartwarming Success: May 22, 2015; On May 21st, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC), held it's Spring 2015 Health Fair on the Block on 79th Street. The day started with cool winds, but the sun came out early,…
21st Ward People You Should Know...: May 20, 2015; Meet the 21 st Ward Administrative Assistant to Alderman Howard Brookins, Angela M. Thomasas she greets local residents with a great smile to the 21 st Ward. She is someone you should know! Alderman…
AG GOLD Summer Camp Registration Now Open!: May 8, 2015; STEP 1) COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVAL, May 6-10th, 87th & Dan Ryan!: May 8, 2015; Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVALE 87th & Dan Ryan , May 6-10th ! Friday night until 10:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-10:30pm. Lots of family fun, games and plenty of…
"Understanding Reassessed Property Tax Liability" Seminar: May 6, 2015; In 2015, all Chicago properties will be reassessed for property tax purposes. Given the city’s tax rate continues to rise, making sure a property is valued correctly for tax purposes is…
Youth Program- One Summer Chicago Application Open: May 6, 2015; One Summer Chicago (OSC) is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. OSC offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and…
South Side Dance Teacher Celebrates Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio One-Year Anniversary: Reprinted from DNAinfo/Andrea V. Watson, reprinted, Apr 23, 2015; Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio , 1836 W. 95th St., just celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. E’a Williams, 39, a Beverly resident, said it was always her dream to open her own dance and…
Earth Day "Redesigned" Morganway Garden!: Shannon Carlvin, Apr 22, 2015; On the breezy morning of April 22, 2015, Earth Day "Redesigned" took place! The Morganway Garden in Auburn Gresham recently has not always been the pleasant "green place" it once was. However, with…
New Business Ribbon Cutting For Plaza Grand Opening In Auburn Gresham Community!: Apr 7, 2015; New Business News! Saturday, April 4th, Ribbon Cutting for four new businesses, Papa Johns, Dunkin' Donuts, Wing Zone, and Baskin Robbins in Auburn Gresham community, on 87th Woods!
April Fireside Chat: Rebuild Your Credit: Session is Full!, Mar 31, 2015; It's time to take back control of your life. Interactive hands-on class that will help facilitate letters to creditors. Featuring Nicole Wheatly Entrepreneur & Professional Development Leader.…
Community Grand Rounds: Cancer and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY: Mar 12, 2015; Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important coversation of CANCER and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY. Community Grand Rounds, March 12, 6:00-8:00pm, Motherhouse,…
Oglesby's 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance: Norma Sanders, Mar 5, 2015; All elementary school grade girls currently enrolled in Richard J. Oglesby Elementary School and their fathers or father figures were invited to attend a Daddy-Daughter Dance sponsored by the School…

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