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Auburn Gresham and West Englewood residents,

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First Ever Mesothelioma Race for Justice in Illinois: Apr 2, 2018; Chicago, IL (April 2, 2018) - Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the US, will host its first Annual Mesothelioma Race…
94 Million in Property Tax Refunds Available on New Website Cook County Treasurer's Office: Mar 27, 2018; Cook County property owners can recover $94.1 million in tax overpayments by going to cookcountytreasurer.com , Treasurer Maria Pappas said.
17th Ward Polling Places: Mar 6, 2018; 17th Ward Polling Places list attached. Please note location change for 3 precincts.
Defendant's ‘Lack of Personal Jurisdiction’ Defense Denied: Mar 6, 2018; A Cook County Court will see a case against a North Dakota company, thanks to a momentous order by Honorable Judge Clare E. McWilliams granting personal jurisdiction to the Illinois forum. The…
VOGELZANG LAW ANNOUNCES A NEW OFFICE SPACE: Feb 28, 2018; Chicago, IL - Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the United States, announced their new office space located at 401…
Tuesday Asbestos Call Recap: Vogelzang Law Compels Deposition and is Granted a ‘Finding Of Default’ Motion: Feb 23, 2018; Chicago, IL, February 23 at the Daley Center – Vogelzang Law celebrated yet another victory last week. Attorney Wyatt J. Berkover from Vogelzang Law represents the estate of Roger Nelson,…
City picks route for Red Line Extension: Reprinted from Active Transportation Alliance Newsletter - February 6, 2018 | by Julia Gerasimenko, Feb 9, 2018; Planning for the long-promised southern extension of the Red Line to 130th Street took a step forward last week as the city chose a preferred route.
Sensing the City: Reprinted from the Southside Weekly By David J. Unger | January 24, 2018, Jan 25, 2018; The City of Chicago is about to become the front-runner in the latest “smart cities” trend with its latest innovation: Array of Things.
What's killing CTA train ridership? Two four-letter words.: Reprinted Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz on Politics, Jan 25, 2018; One of the bigger bets Mayor Rahm Emanuel has placed in his seven years in office has been on public transit.
Forest Preserves of Cook County 2018 Picnic Permit Sales Begin Tuesday, January 2: Dec 27, 2017; Forest Preserves of Cook County 2018 Picnic Permit Sales Begin Tuesday, January 2nd.
Skills for Chicagoland's Future Announces New Youth Unemployment Initiative "Beyond Diploma": Victoria MacKinnon, Dec 15, 2017; After about two years of research and planning, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future announced today an initiative to connect unemployed youth with jobs, provide them with higher education…
Black Preschoolers 3.6 Times More Likely to Be Suspended Than White Students?: December 04, 2017, Author: Amy Rock, Dec 8, 2017; A study from the U.S. Department of Education found black children represent 19 percent of preschool enrollment but make up 47 percent of all suspensions.
Elected Officials Say, “Enough Is Enough” To School Closings: Reprinted from TBTNEWS HEADLINE, Carl West, Dec 6, 2017; Illinois legislators and other elected officials representing the Englewood community are holding a news conference to voice their outrage over the announced school closings in their respective…
Healthcare Coverage Deadline for Small Business Owners - December 15th: Dec 6, 2017; Please be aware that self-employed entrepreneurs and small business owners with employees who are covered by, or eligible for, a plan from the ACA Marketplace must enroll in a marketplace plan…
Start A Mobile Boutique Business?: City of Chicago Small Business Center, Nov 14, 2017; Have you considered becoming a mobile boutique operator? Get familiar with some requirements & make an appointment to meet with a Small Business Center Business Consultant at 312-74-GOBIZ for…
The magical mystical Cook County Land Bank lures homebuyers: The Urban Landlady, Nov 14, 2017; This Urban Landlady blog post tells how homebuyers and investors can use the Cook County Land Bank to build our community and get great deals on vacant properties. .
Financial Services Pipeline Initiative Appoints Two New CEO Leadership Council Co-chairs: Sep 25, 2017; The Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative is ushering in two new co-chairs to help steer the direction of the program, carry out the organization’s mission and oversee overall strategy…
Save it for Some Rainy Play: Ian Grant-Funck, Aug 16, 2017; Multi-generational physical activity event connects neighbors to their local school, in Auburn Gresham's PlayStreets activations.
Wait, did you say you just WAIVED all the taxes?: Reposted from the Urban Landlady, Aug 14, 2017; Ever notice a nice-looking house or building which has been vacant for years and no one seems to know why? Read this post on the Cook County Land Bank Authority!
Mayor Emanuel’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Is Open For Applications!: Aug 11, 2017; The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is a new grant to help strengthen our commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest and West Sides. The NOF grant cycle is now open.
The Changing Face of Auburn Gresham: How Façade Enhancements Energize Neighborhoods.: Ian Grant-Funck, Aug 2, 2017; Artful changes inspire local hope and pride.
Constructing Communities: The SARFS Program at the GAGDC: Ian Grant-Funck, Jul 26, 2017; What's good for our seniors is good for all of us.
The Law Project Has A New Name!: Jody Adler, Jun 26, 2017; For more than 30 years, The Law Project was known - first as the Community Economic Development Law Project, and then as The Law Project. Today, they are excited to announce that our new name is the…
FPCC Permits Available for Purchase at Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center: Jun 14, 2017; FPCC Permits Available for Purchase at Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, Visitors can purchase picnic, event permits. Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, Western Ave. & 87th St. Chicago, IL 60620
Auburn Gresham Building Gets New Life to Promote Health and Wellness!: Reprinted from Chicago Defenders, Shari Noland, Defender Executive Editor, Jun 1, 2017; Can one iconic building along a key commerical cooridor lead the way to improve the health of a neighborhood? Community leaders and organizations in Auburn Gresham are progressing on a transformative…