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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund are now open!
Jan 20, 2020
Neighborhood Opportunity Fund are now open, January 20, 2020.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Strategy to Support Revitalization on City’s South and West Sides
Jan 6, 2020
INVEST South/West aligns public, private, and philanthropic funding to create a network of communities for planned growth
Chicago’s New Planning Chief Has Fresh Eyes For INVEST South/West
WBEZ News, Natalie Moore, Nov 29, 2019
Chicago’s new planning commissioner, Maurice Cox, observed something very quickly when he met with community groups across the city. An empty building on West 79th Street, owned by the Greater…
There's Still Time to Help Us Sponsor Kids For Summer Camp this #GivingTuesday!
Nov 29, 2019
This #GivingTuesday you can help us reach our goal of $1500 to allow 60 youth to attend Auburn Gresham Gold Summer Camp.
Giving Thanks Today and Everyday
Nov 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving to all the communities and clients we serve! #GiveThanks
Business Start-up Certificate Program
City of Chicago, Office of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nov 1, 2019
Complete 9 workshops for business certification perks!
INVEST South/West
City of Chicago, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Oct 31, 2019
INVEST South/West is an unprecedented community improvement initiative from Mayor Lightfoot to marshal the resources of multiple City departments, community organizations and corporate partners…
Thank You Sponsors, Partners and Friends for Joining Us For Our 2019 Benefit Dinner
Oct 31, 2019
We highlighted the incredible ambition of the Greater Auburn Gresham organization's work with partners and the community awardee partners who excel daily in the community. Thank you for helping us…
Mayor Lightfoot to announce city partnership with BMO Harris Bank to reinvest in South, West Sides
ABC7, Chicago WLS, Oct 21, 2019
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will join the CEO of BMO Harris Bank Monday to announce a new initiative, INVEST South/West, to revitalize communities on Chicago's South and West Sides.
‘Master Planned Development’ Guidelines Would Enhance Zoning Procedures for City’s Largest Development Sites
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Oct 18, 2019
The proposed “Master Planned Development” designation would apply to projects known colloquially as “mega projects.”
‘Master Planned Development’ Guidelines Would Enhance Zoning Procedures for City’s Largest Development Sites
reprinted: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Oct 18, 2019
The proposed “Master Planned Development” designation would apply to projects known colloquially as “mega projects.”
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Plans to Quadruple Funding for Bus Program on Chicago’s Most Popular Routes
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Oct 18, 2019
CDOT-CTA Bus Priority Zone Program to receive more than $20 million to support Mayor’s commitment to relieve traffic blockage on Chicago’s Streets
Hoops in the Hood 2019 Video – Watch!
Meghan K. Harte, Oct 17, 2019
This year, there was a Hoops event every day in at least one of LISC Chicago's partner neighborhoods from the end of June through August. They served 3,000 youth, nearly 10,000 community members and…
Network News: Updates from the Chicago Rehab Network
Reprinted from CRN Newsletter, Oct 11, 2019
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation staff capacity building is in full effect! The Chicago Rehab Network's real estate development training is highly regarded across the country. Check out…

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