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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Safe and Peaceful Neighborhood Programming at Morganway Garden in August
- Aug 1, 2019
- Auburn Gresham is taking back and revitalizing Morganway Community Garden to baack to its once beaufiful and family friendly community space, thanks to volunteers, community support and a Safe and…
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MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE RESOURCES, TIPS TO BEAT EXTREME HEAT AND URGE RESIDENTS TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION
- Jul 19, 2019
- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with officials from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), Chicago Department of Public…
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CHICAGO CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO HOST “INHERIT CHICAGO” - THE ONLY INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND
- MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Reusswig, ereusswig@chicagoculturalalliance.org, 312-925-5700, Jul 18, 2019
- CHICAGO CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO HOST “INHERIT CHICAGO” - THE ONLY INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND Over 30 Cultural Centers and Heritage Museums will host 20 Intercultural Programs in…
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Mayor Lightfoot Wraps Up Community Listening Tour to Form Partnerships and Learn About Key Neighborhood Priorities
- Office of the Mayor, Jul 11, 2019
- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined the One Chicago for All Alliance to wrap up a six-part “community listening tour” that the mayor participated in throughout Chicago from April to June.
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Metra gets state funding for two new stations, Auburn Park is back on Track
- reprinted from Metrarail.com, Apr 17, 2019
- The new Metra stations that will be built at Auburn Park near 79th Street, is back on track!
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Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site Closes 2019 With Record Returns!
- Apr 1, 2019
- Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site is open through Tax Day, April 15th. This year Ladder Up has joined forces with Center for Economic Progress and it's been a great tax season, offering the same great…
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Don’t forget: Turn Your Clocks Ahead and Test Your Smoke Detectors Too This Weekend!
- Mar 8, 2019
- Don’t forget: Turn Your Clocks Ahead 1 hourThis Weekend!
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Breakfast and Blues for Seniors Feb. 24, 2018 rocked the house again
- Feb 26, 2019
- The biannual Breakfast and Blues for Seniors event is always a welcome treat for local residents, volunteers and staff.
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Auburn Gresham looks to help those who help us, Give to the Red Cross
- Feb 21, 2019
- The Red Crosss helped Auburn Gresham "Sound the Alarm" and installed almost 500 smoke detectors, free of charge in the homes of local residents. To us, this is why the R ed Cross Annual Fund Drive is…
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GAGDC Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) training gives tips for completing the application
- Feb 21, 2019
- The deadline to submit the City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, for this current round is March 5th! Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation's Special Service Area team held training…
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The Small Business Center on the Road Expos are back for 2019!
- Feb 1, 2019
- The FREE expos bring business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago.
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"I Have A Dream" Brought to You Over Time and Space Via The Internet
- Posted by Lisa Gonzalez, ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative, Jan 21, 2019
- On January 21, 2019, the U.S. pauses to remember one of the greatest people in our modern history, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The 3rd Application Round of the NOF Program Deadline is March 5th!
- City of Chicago, Jan 11, 2019
- We are pleased to inform you that Mayor Emanuel has opened the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program for a third round of applications today for projects seeking grants up to $250,000.
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Community Meeting: Space to Grow and Westcott Elementary New School Yard, All Are Welcome!
- Jan 10, 2019
- On next Wednesday, January 16th , Space to Grow and Westcott will have their first community meeting for the new schoolyard. You all are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM…
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John ‘Jack’ Lyle, one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 98
- Reprinted from the Chicago Suntimes | By Maureen O'Donnell, Jan 7, 2019
- What a treasure to have met and spent the afternoon talking with Mr. Jack Lyle. No holes barred, he shared stories that will stay with me forever. Will need to share some of the fantastic footage…
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2019 Building: Community Assets, Health and Prosperity
- Jan 1, 2019
- Happy New Year to our clients, partners, residents and sponsors. Looking forward to a new year to continue to collectively impact building relationships and community assets.
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Westcott One of 5 CPS Schools Selected for Green ‘Schoolyard Transformations’ in 2019
- Reprinted WTTW | Alex Ruppenthal, Dec 28, 2018
- Five schools were selected earlier this month for participation in Space to Grow, an initiative that transforms Chicago schoolyards with the goal of providing kids in low-income neighborhoods with…
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Ji explores Auburn Gresham | Part 2
- ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST, Nov 29, 2018
- Ji, from The Grid, Explores The Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side.
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The Grid: Exploring the Auburn Gresham neighborhood
- ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST | email, Nov 29, 2018
- Welcome to “The Grid,” our in-depth look at Chicago’s neighborhoods. Today’s stop is Auburn Gresham!
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Give Thanks!
- Nov 22, 2018
- From all of us at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, remember to help those in need and Give Thanks!
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The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Honored by Cook County Board For Community Service
- Nov 13, 2018
- GAGDC honored by Toni Preckwinkle and the County Board, on November 13, 2018, for their comminitment, support and outstanding services to the Greater Auburn Gresham Communties.
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Self-Care On The Table for Educators
- Fenesha Hubbard, Personal Growth & Professional Learning Consultant,, Nov 12, 2018
- What happens when a group of women gather to talk about taking care of themselves?
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Thank You To Our Benefit Dinner Sponsors
- Oct 11, 2018
- The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation is appreciative of all of the sponsors for our 2018 Benefit Dinner & Award Ceremony!
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Home Fire Prevention Month
- American Red Cross, Oct 9, 2018
- Just the thought of your home on fire can be incredibly scary — but don’t let that stop you from preparing.
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City of Chicago SBIF Districts in Auburn Gresham OPEN for New Applications!
- City of Chicago SBIF Gram reprinted 10.08.18, Oct 8, 2018
- The following Auburn Gresham SBIF Districts, 79th Street Coorridor and 79thare open for new applications this month for an open application period during October.
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