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Auburn Gresham in the News

The Auburn Gresham community has partnered with several residents, businesses and organizations who have graciously contributed their time and efforts to illustrate on our successes as Chicago's Best Kept Secret. Occasionally, we have an opportunity to share some of our practices and reflections.

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Count Down to 8th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace
Where? Corner of 79th and Racine to 79th Loomis, on September 7th, of course. The Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace goes from 10:00am - 7:00pm, see you there!
ASM Field Team Mapping Assets for the Web
After School Matter(ASM) interns in Auburn Gresham MAPSCorp's program walking the community in the name of data.
Walmart Foundation supports neighborhood-based centers in Chicago
Walmart Corporation representaives contribute $100,000 to LISC Chicago
Youth Experience Summer Global Learning Experience
Ni Hoa, Chinatown! Westcott Elementary's Summer Mini Camp going global, without leaving the southside of Chicago.
Auburn Gresham Gold Mini-Camp "Gone Fishing"
Auburn Gresham Gold Mini-Summer Camp fishing on Winnecona lagoon? You bet! The pond is stocked and the mini-campers are fishing right here, on the south side.
Community Chat: What the X is Going On?
Residents noticed bright red "x's popping up on buildings across the community. It was evident that there was an immediate need for a resident-led community chat with city officials to find out "What…
Gallery 79 Features Oglesby School in Art Exhibit
CPS Elementary Art Exhibit showcased student's artwork from southwest side Englewood-Gresham, Pershing and Midway Networks, on May 3, 2013. The Gallery Seven-Nine Co. owners, Antwon and Davida…
Health Fair "on the block" Auburn Gresham 2013
Come Out and Join Us, May 30th, from 10am-2p, at the annual Auburn-Gresham Health Fair on the block. We will be featuring many health screenings and informaton on many health disparities that impact…
What the "X" is Going On?!!!
Have you noticed the large red "X" popping up on some buildings, in our Auburn Gresham community? Come find out what is means and how you can help.
Identity theft prevention and shredding programs to be offered at local bank
Please see the full article that was posted in the Chicago Defender April 16, 2013, "Local bank to offer identity theft prevention and shredding programs"
Auburn Gresham's a Parade of Characters
In a celebration of reading literacy, one local Auburn Gresham Gold school, Westcott Elementary School, staff, students, parent volunteers and community partners dressed in their favorite book…
Auburn Gresham Spring Kidz Story Hour
What do Magicians, Storytellers, a Firefighter and a Library have in common? EVERYTHING when you're at the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) spring “Kidz Hour”…
Middle School Participates in Soapbox Showcase
The PLC scholars took a crucial step developing their leadership skills by learning how to give an effective persuasive and informational speech. They are dedicated to making change in their…
PMA Attends Youth Solutions Congress
Perspectives Peace and Leadership Council (PLC) scholars had their voices heard at the first ever Mikva Challenge Youth Solutions Congress on February 23 rd .
Season's Greetings from GADC
Season's Greetings from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Expanded Staff
THE UK DOES AG!
A representative from the United Kingdom, Deputy Consul General Ramin Navai, of the English Consulate, visited the Auburn Gresham community.
Happy Thanksgiving
Three families selected for a Thanksgiving Feast.
South Side SSA's Give Thanks & Salute Small Business Saturday
South side SSA's join Mayor Rahm Emanuel to recognize a local Chatham business (SSA #51), celebrate the reviitalization of south side neighborhood businesses, and promote shopping local.
Auburn Gresham Annual Senior Breakfast-n-Blues 2012
Seniors came out and toe tapped, clapped and sang to the live sounds of of a local Auburn Gresham blues band.
VOTE: Perspectives Middle Academy "ELEV8 SHINES" - LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL PHOTO CONTEST!
Click on URL in the story and VOTE NOW for Perspectives Middle Academy - LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL - ELEV8 Fall festival PHOTO. VOTE by Nov. 14th and we could earn resources for after school programs at…
Lights On After School - ELEV8 Fall Festival
After School programs are so very beneficial to not only students, but parents and the community. With schools providing extended day services students have an opportunity to participate in enriching…
79th St. RENNAISSANCE FEST REACHES NEW HEIGHTS!
The 79th Street Renaissance Festival & Family Jam for Peace has reached new heights.
7th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace A Big Success!
... 2 days until the 7th annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and Family Jam for Peace
Economic Development Continues In Auburn Gresham With Grand Re-Opening of the Salaam
THE SALAAM reopens its doors and reclaims its place as The People's Palace on Chicago's south side.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Returns to Auburn Gresham
In February 2011, Mayor Rahm Emanuel made history by becoming the first Mayor of Chicago in more than 20 years, after his predecessor Mayor Richard M. Daley, decided to end his landmark term.

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