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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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79th Street Renaissance Festival Celebrates 11 Successful Years!
Auburn Gresham's 11th annual 79th Street Renaissance festival, featuring 10 full hours of live music, carnival rides, family activities, and loads of information and services from local schools and…
Clara Barton Receives Recognition Banner From Network 11 For Great Work Around Attendance
On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Clara Barton Elementary School Principal Smith, received a very welcomed gift today from the Chicago Public Schools Network 11 office, for its great work around…
4th Annual Remarkable Women's Conference 9/23-24!
Join us for the ultimate ladies gathering to suppor the P.U.M.P.S. (Providing U (You) Motivation to Pursue Success) program. Friday, September 23-24, 2016, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 200 E. 33rd Street.…
University of Chicago Medicine breaks ground on new emergency department
The University of Chicago Medicine broke ground Sept. 15, 2016, on a new and expanded emergency department that will also offer adult trauma care.
Follow the 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival on Socail Media All the day!
Follow the 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival on Socail Media througout the day! It's not raining on our parade, so head out and join the party! Win a chance for a photo op with a celebrity!
Auburn Gresham Wellness Center Passes Certification With Flying Colors!
Congratulations to the Auburn Gresham team and all who assisted with this year's Illinois state certification visit!
IL State Treasurer School Supply Drive, Support the 79th Street Renaissance Festival
August 31st is last day to donate school supplies to benefit the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation's 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival at the Illinios State Treasurers Chicago…
Auburn Gresham Housing “Decorative Design Disguise Decal Project” Is Underway
The Your Voice Matter (YVM) Community Housing Action Taskforce is working on strategies to “increase the safety and security of neighborhoods, by focusing on beautification efforts and…
AG GOLD 2016 Summer Enrichment Camp Video
AG GOLD 2016 Summer Enrichment Camp Video
Job Program Offers "One Great Summer Chicago" Success for Rising College Freshman
One Summer Chicago provided ONE GREAT SUMMER for Auburn Gresham youth, Tiara Wilkes. Similar to her characteristics read her short, sweet and unpretentious soft spoken story...
You want to be a teacher? AND you want to teach in Chicago? Why?
Auburn Gresham is great indeed. Here's why!
Red Cross Installs 400 Hundred Smoke Alarms in One Day in Chicago's Auburn Gresham Community
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, joined by community volunteers from the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, went door-to-door in the Auburn-Gresham community on…
Local Girls Take on Challenge to Build Solar-Powered Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators
Local Girls Take on Challenge to Build Solar-Powered Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators . ComEd's Annual Icebox Derby STEM competition kicks-off for 30 Chicagoland teens, July 21st.
CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO REVITALIZE CHATHAM, AUBURN GRESHAM, AVALON PARK AND GREATER GRAND CROSSING NEIGHBORHOODS
In a big push to revitalize what was once one of Chicago's most affluent South Side neighborhoods, city leaders introduced a new economic development program for Chatham, Auburn Gresham,
CPS to hold community meetings about lead in schools’ water
CPS to hold community meetings about lead in schools’ water. A meeting is scheduled for June 24, at Simeon High School, 8147 S. Vincennes Ave from 4 – 5 p.m.
GAGDC's Very Owns Makes It To The Sustainable City Urban App Finals
GAGDC's very own makes is one of the top finalists in the Center for Neighborhood Technology Urban Sustainability Apps Competition, which amplifies the impact of grassroots problem solvers by pairing…
Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC!
Northwestern Students Talks Trash With GAGDC and there is nothing dirty about it!
Auburn Gresham, Chicago's Fifth $1 Large Lot Purchase Program Ends Up Number One!
If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, for the past few months you had a chance to buy up two vacant lots, from the City of Chicago for only $1 and proof of ownership on the block. Huge…
Because They Can: Kim Wilborn's Story
What happens when educators start believing in their students full potential? Find out from a # PCS student @ edu_post. It's a great and touching story!
Your Voice Matters! Help Impact Your Community Attend May Planning Meetings!
Join the community in collective impact planning, at the MAY Your Voice Matters Task Force Meetings. The date, time and locations are attached in this news article. For more information please call…
Auburn Gresham Friday Night Financial Fest!
Renaissance Park takes on Financial Festival, on a Friday night in Auburn Gresham!
Financial Festival 2016
Renaissance Park takes on Financial Festival, on a Friday night in Auburn Gresham!
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.

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