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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CPS Extends Safe Passage Program to 140 New Schools: Reprinted from The Citizen, Lee Edwards | 7/1/2015, 2:09 p.m., Jul 13, 2015; Launched in 2009, Safe Passage hires community residents to safeguard routes for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students traveling to and from school.
Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park, Really?: Jul 1, 2015; Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park? The big question is: What exactly is a “passive park?”
CommunityRx Comes to A HealthE'nd: Jun 30, 2015; The end of the three year CommunityRX collaboration, is a prescription for a new beginning. Read, see and hear our project story.
Happy Memorial Day USA!: May 25, 2015; Both Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th and will reopen for business Tuesday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..
GADC's Spring Health Fair on the Block a Heartwarming Success: May 22, 2015; On May 21st, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC), held it's Spring 2015 Health Fair on the Block on 79th Street. The day started with cool winds, but the sun came out early,…
21st Ward People You Should Know...: May 20, 2015; Meet the 21 st Ward Administrative Assistant to Alderman Howard Brookins, Angela M. Thomasas she greets local residents with a great smile to the 21 st Ward. She is someone you should know! Alderman…
AG GOLD Summer Camp Registration Now Open!: May 8, 2015; STEP 1) COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVAL, May 6-10th, 87th & Dan Ryan!: May 8, 2015; Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation CARNIVALE 87th & Dan Ryan , May 6-10th ! Friday night until 10:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-10:30pm. Lots of family fun, games and plenty of…
"Understanding Reassessed Property Tax Liability" Seminar: May 6, 2015; In 2015, all Chicago properties will be reassessed for property tax purposes. Given the city’s tax rate continues to rise, making sure a property is valued correctly for tax purposes is…
Youth Program- One Summer Chicago Application Open: May 6, 2015; One Summer Chicago (OSC) is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. OSC offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and…
South Side Dance Teacher Celebrates Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio One-Year Anniversary: Reprinted from DNAinfo/Andrea V. Watson, reprinted, Apr 23, 2015; Be Fit! Tri Wellness Studio , 1836 W. 95th St., just celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. E’a Williams, 39, a Beverly resident, said it was always her dream to open her own dance and…
Earth Day "Redesigned" Morganway Garden!: Shannon Carlvin, Apr 22, 2015; On the breezy morning of April 22, 2015, Earth Day "Redesigned" took place! The Morganway Garden in Auburn Gresham recently has not always been the pleasant "green place" it once was. However, with…
New Business Ribbon Cutting For Plaza Grand Opening In Auburn Gresham Community!: Apr 7, 2015; New Business News! Saturday, April 4th, Ribbon Cutting for four new businesses, Papa Johns, Dunkin' Donuts, Wing Zone, and Baskin Robbins in Auburn Gresham community, on 87th Woods!
April Fireside Chat: Rebuild Your Credit: Session is Full!, Mar 31, 2015; It's time to take back control of your life. Interactive hands-on class that will help facilitate letters to creditors. Featuring Nicole Wheatly Entrepreneur & Professional Development Leader.…
Community Grand Rounds: Cancer and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY: Mar 12, 2015; Join the University of Chicago Medicine and Community Partners for this important coversation of CANCER and its IMPACT on our COMMUNITY. Community Grand Rounds, March 12, 6:00-8:00pm, Motherhouse,…
Oglesby's 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance: Norma Sanders, Mar 5, 2015; All elementary school grade girls currently enrolled in Richard J. Oglesby Elementary School and their fathers or father figures were invited to attend a Daddy-Daughter Dance sponsored by the School…
Auburn Gesham Walmart Neighborhood Market Grand Opening!: Shannon Carlvin, Mar 4, 2015; Grand Opening of Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Auburn Gresham Community, Wednesday, March 4th! The long aisles filled to capacity with everything shoppers need, from general groceries, colorful…
Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly: Feb 18, 2015; On Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19 th , from 9am to 5pm all seven Oak Street Health community centers in Portage Park, Edgewater, Bronzeville, Ashburn, Avalon Park, Berwyn and Blue…
Auburn Gresham FREE TAX SITE!: Feb 3, 2015; The Auburn Gresham FREE Tax Site provideS FREE tax help to Families with incomes less than $50,000 and Individuals with incomes less than $25,000. It starts, Wednesday, January 21st! Come early! Line…
Celebrate Black History Month With Us - February Fireside Chat!: Feb 2, 2015; Celebrate Black History Month with us, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm, for our February Fireside Chat Series, 7801 S. State,Urban Partnership Bank, Community Room, 2nd Floor . Last year, we held a…
Greater Grand Crossing's Hot Spot Pilot A Smart Community Move: reprinted from Meg Graham, Blue Sky Reporter 8:59 am, January 29, 2015, Jan 29, 2015; Next month, "Chicago Public Library branches will begin lending Wi-Fi hotspots and devices through Internet to Go in the Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Douglass branches , officials said.…
February Fireside Chat: Learn Real "Safety Techniques" From An Expert!: Jan 28, 2015; Last year, we held a popular Fireside Chat topic, to discuss "SAFETY" in our community. Back by popular demand "Safety Techniques" with Herman Nelson , will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, at 2:30pm,…
CPS Schedules Make-Up Days for January Cancellations: Reprinted from DNAInfo, By Josh McGhee on January 22, 2015 6:52am, Jan 22, 2015; CPS has scheduled two make-up days for the two snow days in early January, CPS officials said. Jan. 30 and June 17th will now be a regular attendance day for all CPS students, officials said.
GADC's Education Director Selected to 1st Class at Civic Leadership Academy!: Jan 22, 2015; Congratulations to Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporations Education Director, Tenisha Jones on her acceptance to the 1st class at Civic Leadership Academy! @ UChiEngagement # UChiCLA
It is Your Unalienable Right To Dream: Jan 16, 2015; “I am happy to join you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nations..." --Martin Luther King Jr. 8.28.63

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