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Chatham Initiative Would Bring More Jobs, Businesses, Ald. Sawyer Says
Reprinted from DNAInfo Andrea V. Watson, Jul 1, 2016

The initiative that unveiled Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is called the Greater Chatham Initiative. It took two years to put together and will drive investment in Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Greater Grand Crossing and Avalon Park. The goal is to also generate neighborhood redevelopment and economic growth.

Chicago! Memorial Day Isn't Just A Break From Work
May 26, 2014

Celebrate the holiday by remembering our fallen soldiers, remembering residents who lost their lives for our peace and by acting to make America better. Celebrate by making our neighborhoods better. Little known fact, 80% of us are exhibiting Peace in our Auburn Gresham streets. As you celebrate the fallen, focus on this fact, celebrate the fallen and Peace, Monday, May 26, 2014, and every day.

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Governor's Neighborhood Recovery Initiative - Violence Prevention
Aurora Cruz, Dec 29, 2010

The Governor's Neighborhood Recovery Plan Initiative is a collaborative project between Illinois Violence Prevention Authority and Governor Quinn's Office created to implement five program components in 20 communities in the Chicago area and 3 suburbs.