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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Auburn Gresham is a SMART Community
- Ernest Sanders, Nov 29, 2010, 2 comments
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) launched its Smart Communities Initiative with a digital and red carpet theme. With nearly 400 attendees, people of all economic and social…
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The Gaia Movement: A Strong Partner in Auburn Gresham
- Ernest Sanders, Oct 29, 2010, make a comment
- Just by the spelling of their organization name, one might interpret the Gaia Movement, as an outside movement not known to Auburn Gresham or the City of Chicago. But if you are a Chicago resident…
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Litter Free Zone Gets Green Carpet Treatment
- Ernest Sanders, Aug 13, 2010
- Climate change affects everyone, but low and moderate-income neighborhoods are often disproportionately affected by these issues. The Greater-Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s Litter…
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Landmark Graduation Held at Perspectives-Calumet High Schools in Auburn Gresham
- Ernest Sanders, Jun 6, 2010
- 110 seniors made history in Auburn Gresham when they became the first graduating class of Perspectives-Calumet Charter High Schools (Schools of Liberal Arts and Technology).
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Auburn Gresham's Earth Day 2010
- Linda Johnson, Apr 24, 2010
- As part of its initiative to promote Auburn Gresham as a self-sustaining community and celebrating culturally-rich experiences in a public/open space area, the Greater Auburn-Gresham…
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Early Risers Take Advantage of Free Coffee and Pastries
- Ernest Sanders, Mar 15, 2010
- Nearly 150 early risers took advantage of The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation's (GADC) free offering of hot coffee, apple cider, and pastries.
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The Story of Father Michael Pfleger: Radical Disciple
- Jan 28, 2010
- Regarded as a hero by many and a renegade by some in the Catholic Church hierarchy, Father Michael Pfleger, longtime pastor of Chicago's St. Sabina Parish, has consistently used the power of his…
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GADC and Perfect Peace Cafe & Bakery Host a FREE COFFEE DAY
- Aurora Cruz, Nov 23, 2009
- The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and Perfect Peace Cafe & Bakery partner to bring free coffee and treats to passer-byers.
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Fall Family Festival Reaches Out to Youth and Seniors
- Terra London and Linda Johnson, Oct 30, 2009
- The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Library DID IT AGAIN and hosted its Bi-annual Fall Family Festival.
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Stakeholders Assemble at Town Hall Meeting
- Ernest Sanders, Feb 11, 2009
- The first of its kind for 2009, The Faith Community of Saint Sabina sponsored a town hall meeting that drew nearly three hundred interested residents, business owners, students and teachers,…
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Taste of Chicago Showcases Two Auburn Gresham Restaurants
- Ernest Sanders, Jul 7, 2008
- The 2008 Taste of Chicago, affectionally known as the "Taste" proved to be another success story for the City of Chicago. Unofficial numbers suggest that more than 3.5 million festivalgoers…
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Cinderella Story Prom Night at Building Blocks Learning Academy
- Ernest Sanders, Jun 21, 2008
- Building Blocks Learning Academy (BBLA), located 1118-22 West 69th Street in Chicago, IL, hosted a “Cinderella Story Prom Night” for 18 of its preschoolers.
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2007 Year in Review
- Ernest Sanders, Jan 7, 2008
- There were so many wonderful stories and memories recorded in 2007 regarding the Auburn Gresham, Englewood, and West Chatham communities.
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Seniors Breakfast-n-Blues Festival 2007
- Ernest Sanders, Feb 23, 2007
- Eat, dance, be merry and happy were the common denominators more that one hundred seniors participated in at the Thurgood Marshall Library on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Additionally, seniors…
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Simeon Senior Breaks Stereotypes for Young African American Males
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 29, 2006
- Continuing in the footsteps of his parents and siblings, Ira Wheaton Jr., a senior at Simeon High School has pushed the mark even higher for his family members.
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Home Sweet Home - Part II
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 23, 2006
- The Figliulo's return to Auburn Gresham to strengthen their relationship in the community and home they once resided in some 50 years ago.
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GADC Celebrates the Holidays with Alderman Latasha Thomas
- Ernest Sanders, Dec 21, 2006
- In an effort to show their appreciation for Alderman Latasha Thomas and the 17th Ward, the GADC sponsored a Christmas tree and candle lighting ceremony at 79th & Wentworth.
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The Feast of Thanks at Perspectives Charter School-Calumet
- Ernest Sanders, Nov 22, 2006
- A celebration of thanks at Perspectives Charter School-Calumet for students, parents, friends, and faculty.
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African American Family Festival 2006
- Ernest Sanders, Oct 30, 2006
- Children and seniors are truly the livelihood of Auburn-Gresham.
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New Communities Parent
- Ernie Sanders, Oct 4, 2006
- Congratulations Susana!
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Seniors enjoy breakfast-n-blues
- Ed Finkel, Apr 6, 2006
- Their most limber and light-footed days might be behind them, but more than 100 seniors in Auburn Gresham showed they can still boogie – even with full stomachs – at the 2006 Winter Senior…
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Celebs pack Auburn sickle cell benefit
- Robert Wheatly, Oct 13, 2005
- More than 600 people including several actors and actresses attended the 4th Annual Celebrity Skate Jam and Bowl-a-Thon in Auburn Gresham, which raised money to combat sickle cell anemia and…
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GADC's African American family fest draws 800
- Robert Wheatly, Oct 13, 2005
- The 2nd annual African-American Family Festival, sponsored by the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp. (GADC), drew more than 800 people to the Chicago Public Library's Thurgood Marshall…
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Auburn-Gresham flocks to Community Day
- Robert Wheatly, Oct 12, 2005
- More than 1,000 residents attended the Community Day celebration on Aug. 25 in Auburn Gresham. This collaborative effort helps community members become aware of businesses, organizations, and…
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GADC leads neighborhood clean-up
- Carlos Nelson, Sep 13, 2005
- GADC partnered with 17th Ward Alderman, Latasha Thomas, and CAPS to conduct a massive clean-up of the Auburn Gresham community along Morgan Way. This initiative was implemented in three phases…
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