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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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Happy Earth Day!
To all our partners and residents promoting #healthy and sustainable communities across #Chicago and the world, Happy Earth Day!
Internship Fair & Career Opportunities April 29th!
Calling all students in college or preparing to enter college in the fall, 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. and Chicago Park District invites you to an Internship Fair & Career…
April 2016 Small Business Workshop Calendar
City of Chicago April 2016 Business Workshop Calendar. Download and share with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Greater Auburn Gresham CDC Voices Opinion on Mayor's Top Cop, A Community Friendly Selection!
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is no stranger when it comes to being a voice for the community and taking a strong stand for the safety of neighborhoods that makeup…
30 Hours On The Road to Clark Atlanta University...
One determined student refuses to be a young African American male statistic. Read his story, as he earns his 30 hours of service, needed for graduation and why it means so much to him to really work…
Community Votes! and Dream Projects Are Spot On
The communities of the greater Auburn Gresham area made sure their voices were heard, over the past six months. On March 10th, almost 200 in attendance casted early votes and thier selected community…
Auburn Gresham File Taxes For Free Until April 18th!
2016 Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site, starts Saturday, January 23, 2016. There is a new and improved locaiton, thanks to the upgraded, St. Sabina Community and Technology Center. The new location is…
City Promotes Pop-up Passive Park and Local Jobs in Auburn Gresham To Sale Commerica
For those not familiar with the project, it basically is the city of Chicago's plans to develop a "temporary", commemorative walking park at 7901 South Halsted where the old Walgreens once sat. It…
In Spite of Weather, Parents Turn Out For Oglesby Elementary School Principal Candidate Forum
Good turn out for the Oglesby Principal Candidate Forum coordinated by CPS Network 11 chief and her team.
Interactions with the African American Advisory Council Spark New Initiatives at UIC
Cheryl Johnson and Carlos Nelson have been working closely with the Executive and Administrative teams at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) over the past few years to address the disparity…
Auburn Gresham $1 Lot Help Session Draws Large Crowd of Residents Ready to Buy!
Residents showed up to get assistance from Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation staff and volunteers, on hand to assist them, in purchasing City of Chicago property on their blocks, as part…
Your Voice Matters February Task Force Schedule
Your Voice Matters February task force schedule. Feel free to download and copy for your neighbors and friends!
Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!
Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!
Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"This is a story of the people. Of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. This story and struggle that started many centuries ago, continues today—with you."…
DECEMBER TASK FORCE "Education and Youth Development" Creates A BIG Vision!
The DECEMBER TASK FORCE "Education and Youth Development" Meeting, simply stated, "small numbers, big vision."
"Season's Blessings" for Veteran's New Beginnings Celebration!
Veterans New Beginnings would like for you or a representative, to join us for a night of " Season's Blessings for our Veteran's " on Decebmer 17, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 8031 S. Halsted,…
Operation Hope Free Holiday Dinner At BJ's Market!
Operation Hope otreach event is happening again this year! WVON, Johnson Publishing Company, Terry Bishop, The Urban League, Andrea Zopp, State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16), Faith Community…
Calling All Joplin Parents, For A Family Affair Fun Fest!
JOPLIN FAMILIES, COME JOIN US, for an evening of FAMILY FUN! Board games, dancing, enrichment workshops just for parents to network, FOOD, RAFFLES, and even a students vs. parent competition! This is…
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Shop Small Saturday!
SHOP SOUTH, Shop Local, Shop Small Saturday!
Poetry Group Brings Together Simeon H.S. and Cook Elementary Students
Thanks to a partnership between her Cook Elementary, and Simeon Career Academy, the youth are able to better express themselves and work on public speaking.
World War II Veterans Still Our Local Heroes
Jack Lyle, a local veteran, fought in WWII in Italy. In spite of all his life experiences, that came during and as a result of war, this is important to him. Even as important to him, is sailing. He…
Living in a Transit-Oriented Development Should Be an Option for Everyone
In a Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) public dialogue, just days before city coucil's vote on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).Carlos Nelson, Executive Director of the Greater Auburn…
Free Small Business Legal Clinic, 11/4, Presented by The Law Project!
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 4Th, 9:00am, at UPB, 7801 S. State, The Law Project and the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation are excited to invite you to a free "Legal Clinic," that can answer…
GADC's Del-Marie Nelson Traveled to DC With Chicago Youth to Perform Her Poetry!
Congratulations to Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), Public Allies Chicago (PAC) member , Del Marie Nelson who travelled to Washington D.C., with a group of Chicago youth to…
Your Voice Matters - Join A TASK FORCE TEAM At Our COMMUNITY Quality-of-Life Planning Meeting 10/29!
Your Voice Matters! Come Join a COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TEAM, to develop an updated plan to revitalize OUR neighborhood. Your Voice Matters Quality-of-Life Planning Rollout meeting on Thursday, October…

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