Business, Housing, Economic Development
New businesses including then LaSalle Bank (now Bank of America), Walgreens and BJ's Bakery have added vitality to the Auburn Gresham business community, which includes a range of service, food and retail enterprises.
Additionally, there is a host of new and affordable housing development for senior citizens to young urban professionals.
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Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear starts Friday
- Reprinted from Chicago Suntimes, By Satchel Price, Aug 4, 2022
- Shoppers in Illinois looking to stock up on school supplies, clothing and other back-to-school gear can look forward to saving a bit on sales tax starting Friday, August 5 - August 14, 2022.
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Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209
- Jul 29, 2022
- Please update your records, the new Rapid Info Response Line phone nmber is 551-241-6209. Dial in for community updates every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. All are welcome to listen in!
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Searching for solutions to gun violence: Health Lifestyle Hub planned for Auburn Gresham
- Reprinted from CBS News by Joe Donlon, Jul 20, 2022
- CHICAGO (CBS) – This September, the Healthy Lifestyle Hub will fully open its doors in the Auburn Gresham community.
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Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
- City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Jun 30, 2022
- Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
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United Way Impact Grants – Additional information session and office hours
- Jun 30, 2022
- United Way Metro Chicago - Community Impact Grant, increased our capacity for July 6th's session, and have also added a session on July 7 th at 1pm.
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed, Jun 29, 2022
- Using “Afrocentric designs, bold colors, patterns and symbols,” Dorian Sylvain paints a 50-by-50-foot mural inspired by the community, on a bare wall at 7901 S. Racine Ave.
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Auburn Gresham Seniors Came Together to "Sing the Blues"
- Jun 13, 2022
- Breakfast and Blues...
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Elevating Stories of #Climate Equity on Chicago Access Network (CAN TV)
- Elevate, Jun 2, 2022
- Watch GAGDC team in the June episode of "Elevating Stories of Climate Equity. You Tube or CAN TV. Click on story to get details on the link!
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Case studies on how Data Equity Cohort Members use Cityscape, including GAGDC's Christa Hunt
- Reprinted from Steven Vance, the newsletter and the case studies were written by Anjulie, May 26, 2022
- Anjulie Rao wrote four case studies from interviews with, from left to right, Ms. Cassandra Sneed, Christa Hunt (GAGDC), Carlos Robles-Shanahan, and Felicia Slaton-Young.
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The South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas
- Corli Jay, Reprinted from Crain's Chicago Business, May 19, 2022 01:26 PM, May 19, 2022
- GAGDC is one the largest class b investors in a renewable gas project in Auburn Gresham will include a anaerobic food digester that will use food waste to produce renewable natural gas.
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Behind on Housing Due to COVID-19
- May 2, 2022
- Behind on Housing Due to COVID-19 due to COVID-19? Keep reading resources are available.
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GAGDC and Elevate Amp up for Seniors!
- Linda Johnson, Apr 25, 2022
- ...with the first 20 seniors scheduled for application intake, GAGDC was amped up with the collaboration of Elevate.
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MAPSCorps is Hiring!
- Apr 24, 2022
- MAPSCorps is Hiring for summer of 2022!
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ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities
- City of Chicago Newsletter, Apr 11, 2022
- REMINDER: ARPA Funding - City, County, and State Grant Opportunities
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Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham
- CBS News Chicago, Feb 25, 2022
- Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!
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Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson Is Pounding The Pavement In Auburn Gresham
- CBS News Chicago, Feb 25, 2022
- Celebrating Black History Month: Carlos Nelson with CBS News at Afro Joe's February airing Feb 25th!
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Promoting Stronger Neighborhoods One Network and Partner at a Time - AGNN!
- United Way of Metro Chicago, Feb 1, 2022
- Auburn Gresham has a vision for a strong future. A collaboration of residents, businesses, partners and the city of Chicago are in it together!
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CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS, AND OTHER INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES
- City of Chicago Office of the Mayor, Jan 3, 2022
- Effective January 3, 2022 , for Chicago per Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)…
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Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants
- Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. H, Dec 28, 2021
- CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou today announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care…
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First Reflections, "GAGDC Saved My Business"
- Reprinted from Blog, ACT Prep Chicago by Kwadjo Glenn, Dec 25, 2021
- We had just finished our first year of business and were ramping up for our second year...(continue to read reflections of a growing business owner)
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79th TIF(s) Open through December 30, 2021 at 5pm
- City of Chicago, Dec 1, 2021
- Applications are still open and due on December 30, 2021, by 5pm.
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BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL
- Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season, Nov 24, 2021
- BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL, Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season!
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UIC Neighborhood Centers to provide support for African American Communities
- Reposted: Jules Tasis, Office of Diversity, Equity & Engagement | Posted on November 01, 2021, Nov 8, 2021
- UIC has engaged over 60 community and UIC stakeholders in a collaborative effort to increase the enrollment and retention of African Americans.
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Major progress at the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub
- United Way of Metro Chicago, Oct 13, 2021
- There’s been some major progress at the Auburn Gresham healthy lifestyle hub site since construction commenced in March.
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Last Day to Apply for Back to Business Grant is 10/13/21
- Oct 4, 2021
- The last day for businesses to apply for the B2B grant program deadline is October 13th!
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