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good condition Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials and community members to formally open Auburn Gresham Apartments a $47 million affordable housing complex on 79th Street Planned by Imagine Group and Evergreen Real Estate Group the project is the result of a 2020 Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Request for Proposals (RFP) to revitalize City land along the 79th Street commercial corridor with a vibrant mix of new uses  "The investments we are seeing today on the South Side will ensure that Chicago continues to grow and thrive but for generations to come," Mayor Brandon Johnson said and these projects in Auburn Gresham are an important step forward for our city." Designed by Ross Barney Architects and Nia Architects the project includes two buildings constructed on former city-owned land The first building is a five-story structure at 757 W 14 parking spaces and 3,300 square feet of commercial space to be occupied by KLEO Community Center and The Park Supper Club A three-story building is located at 838 W 28 parking spots and 5,200 square feet of commercial space to be occupied by West African food purveyor AYO Foods All the apartments in both buildings are priced at affordable levels for households earning 60% of Area Median Income with monthly rental rates ranging from $995 to $1,600 per month Multiple community meetings resulted in the scope of the initial proposal for 838 W with additional units shifted to the second building at 757 W The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and the Department of Housing (DOH) supported the project with $18 million in Tax Increment Financing $21 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity $7.3 million in Chicago Recovery Plan funding and a land write-down of approximately $180,000 GMA Construction Group was the general contractor behind the construction The 79th Street Corridor Plan was adopted by Chicago Plan Commission on April 17 Authored by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in collaboration with Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and community organizations the plan seeks to improve properties adjacent to the corridor in Auburn Gresham The plan is the product of community meetings led by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp Public feedback collected from design exercises steering committees and neighborhood presentations informed the plan's proposed land uses and public space improvements DPD thanks the hundreds of meeting participants who contributed their time and ideas to this process The 79th Street Corridor Plan was adopted by Plan Commission in April 2025 Read the plan The 79th Street Corridor Plan represents a community-led vision to revitalize commercial activity along 79th between Ashland and Vincennes Avenues and along Halsted Street between 77th and 83rd streets The plan is intended to complement recent and pending investments in the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub objectives and zoning recommendations for six land use categories within the study area: Properties along the corridor have the potential to be used for commercial mixed use and residential purposes that were envisioned in the Auburn Gresham Quality of Life plan published by LISC in 2016 The plan also addresses additional issues including streetscape and transportation improvements interim uses for vacant lots and other local needs The public outreach process included nine community meetings with more than 100 participants A look northbound of South Halsted Street at West 80th Street in Auburn Gresham The Chicago Plan Commission adopted a plan Thursday to promote more commercial activity along Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street after several notable projects have brought more economic development to the long-neglected corridor the framework aims to add more density along the street between Ashland and Vincennes avenues and South Halsted Street from 77th to 83rd streets The study has been in the works since 2022 and earned approving nods from community groups including the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp “We have a final plan that we all can be proud of,” Norma Sanders Greater Auburn Gresham Development’s director of special initiatives “This plan will give us an updated framework and direction to build out the corridor for walkability working with CDOT on some safety enhancements that we have really been waiting for along 79th Street.” A focus of the plan is to create new “neighborhood centers” in the corridor that consist of mixed-use development according to the city’s Department of Planning and Development Those centers would aim to attract drivers and pedestrians including more large-scale developments like pharmacies and grocery stores Eleven community goals are outlined in the plan including pushes to create new equitable transit-oriented development replace vacant lots and improve pedestrian safety A shuttered business is flanked by empty lots near the 8100 block of South Halsted Street Specific land use goals — and the whole plan — are the “first step” in figuring out what zoning changes could happen along the corridor In addition to creating more transit-oriented development the plan proposes adaptive reuse opportunities and a mix of townhomes and multifamily development along 79th Street transforming two vacant lots into 58 affordable housing units the Auburn Metra station will open for commuters along the Rock Island line The 79th Street Corridor Plan points to other vacant lots where development could be spurred The latter is a vacant site one block from the upcoming Metra station Planning Commissioner Ciere Boatright said she’s confident the plan can attract even more investment to 79th Street Boatright has said she grew up on 79th Street and was keenly aware of how the area was ripe for investment yet historically overlooked “We’ve seen piecemeal planning as projects have come along,” Boatright said in Thursday’s meeting “This is just a really good example of what we want to see more of … thoughtful planning in some of these very disinvested areas that deserve this thoughtful effort and deserve the investment as a breath of fresh air.” An earlier version of this story misstated the 79th Street Corridor Plan needed City Council approval A resident’s apartment at the Auburn Gresham Apartments Two new affordable apartment buildings are now open in Auburn Gresham as part of a larger citywide strategy to bring more development to Chicago’s South and West sides City officials and project partners celebrated the opening of the Auburn Gresham Apartments on Wednesday after nearly three years of work on a project that replaced vacant city-owned land The development, a joint-venture between Evergreen Real Estate Group and Imagine Group, started under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Invest South/West program. The project partners won a request for proposals that was managed by the city’s Department of Planning and Development The project consists of a five-story building at 757 W with 30 units and a three-story building at 838 W The two-building development officially opened Wednesday and offers a total of 58 affordable units The rent is priced for households earning at or below 60% the area median income. A one-bedroom apartment rents for $995 a month, according to Evergreen Both buildings also have commercial space with tenants such as the Italian restaurant The Auburn development and property management firm KLEO Enterprises and youth development nonprofit K.L.E.O DPD Commissioner Ciere Boatright grew up on 79th Street She said the experience made her aware of the opportunities and challenges in the corridor The land where the apartment building at 838 W Boatright said during Wednesday’s ribbon cutting “To see this $47 million project … replace more than an acre of city land is incredible and a sign of more investment to come,” Boatright said The development was originally pitched as a single building at 79th and Green streets But after neighborhood roundtables with city officials and community stakeholders said the team’s priority was listening to the community “We went to our first roundtable meetings there “We really scaled the building down on this site so that the building … is more in keeping with the scale of this community.” Ald. David Moore (17th) said Auburn Gresham being selected as an Invest South/West priority neighborhood marked a “turning point” for the community like many neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides has faced decades of disinvestment,” Moore said and we never stop fighting for the resources the investment and the opportunities that we know that we deserve.” The Invest South/West program was started to encourage development along busy but neglected commercial corridors including South and West Side neighborhoods like Auburn Gresham The neighborhood’s priority is the intersection of 79th Street and Ashland Avenue and city blocks in the vicinity Monroe because we also believe that every single neighborhood should have affordable housing And whether it’s Auburn Gresham or Streeterville our people should be able to live and play and enjoy all aspects of the city,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said we’re going to ensure that affordable housing exists in all of our 77 neighborhoods.” Mayor Brandon Johnson joins other city leaders and Imagine Group Principal Torrey Barrett (in glasses) during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Auburn Gresham Apartments Last week, Johnson unveiled his new economic development strategy called Build Better Together which serves as an umbrella for the city’s business He said Wednesday that Build Better Together will help support more housing and development across all of Chicago’s neighborhoods with a focus on creating affordable and “missing middle” housing City land was donated for the Auburn Gresham Apartments The project was supported by $18 million in tax increment financing in addition to tax-exempt bonds and sales tax securitization funds DPD and the city’s Department of Housing were also partners on the project “The Auburn Gresham Apartments are more than just new housing and business opportunities,” Moore said “These buildings are a testament to the resilience advocacy and unwavering determination of our residents community leaders and partners who worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life.” One person was in custody after a three-vehicle crash April 16 A man was in custody after a three vehicle chain reaction crash early Wednesday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side a white SUV ran a red light in the 2000 block of West 79th Street and hit a blue sedan that was in the intersection The sedan then slammed into a black SUV while the white SUV crashed into a building Two individuals in the white SUV fled from police but a 19-year-old man inside the SUV was arrested and taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital with broken ribs No other injuries were reported and charges were pending A man died after he was found shot in Auburn Gresham on March 11 A man was found fatally shot early Tuesday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side Police were patrolling the area when they heard shots and found Tayon Stray unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his chest lying on the sidewalk in the 1400 block of West 77th Street about 2:35 a.m. Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was pronounced dead at 4:02 a.m. A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in a vehicle about 8 p.m Saturday in the 1300 block of West 76th Street A man was killed in a shooting Saturday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side The 29-year-old was in a vehicle about 8 p.m in the 1300 block of West 76th Street when someone opened fire The man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center A 14-year-old girl was shot Thursday morning on the city's South Side in the 7900 block of South Ashland Avenue in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Police said the girl was outside when she heard shots and felt pain Click here for the full story via CBS Chicago A child was hospitalized in an apartment fire Dec Firefighters rescued one person while another — a 9-year-old boy — was taken to a hospital in good condition following an Auburn Gresham apartment fire Wednesday morning on the South Side firefighters responded to the 7900 block of South Racine Avenue for the fire which started on the third floor of the apartment building At least six ambulances were sent to the building and a 9-year-old boy was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for smoke inhalation where he was in good condition one adult who was trapped was rescued from a window of the building The adult was not injured and firefighters searched the building and found no other victims “A ladder was put up to the person who was at the window and the person [was] brought down,” Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford said “Damages were mainly limited to the top floor and [the fire] was quickly extinguished.” The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known A 63-year-old man was killed and a woman wounded in Auburn Gresham early Monday An argument sparked an exchange of gunfire early Monday that left one man dead and a woman wounded in Auburn Gresham Police responded to the 1800 block of West 83rd Street about 2 a.m was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn The two were shot during an argument between Stewart and another man The other man wasn’t injured and was taken into custody 12 in the 1600 block of West 81st Street in Auburn Gresham A man was fatally shot Sunday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side was on the sidewalk in the 1600 block of West 81st Street when someone opened fire about 2 p.m. was struck in his neck and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said in the 7800 block of South Marshfield Avenue A man was found shot to death Wednesday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side Responding officers found the 37-year-old in a stairwell of an apartment building about 8:20 p.m Angelo Willis suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and was pronounced dead at the scene Circumstances of the shooting were not known An Ohio-based company is protecting first responders around the world Fire-Dex is providing protective equipment to firefighters in 100 countries and all 50 states The consistency of health insurance coverage in small businesses: industry challenges and insights Veteran’s Unconventional Path to Landing her Dream Job in Tech  Army Veteran Ashley Wigfall transitioned to a civilian role and charted her path to technologist through mentorship and skills training at the JPMorgan Chase tech hub in Plano a local developer brings a much-needed healthcare center to Chicago’s Auburn Gresham community In low-income communities like Auburn Gresham on Chicago’s South Side Many people in this predominantly Black neighborhood—which has suffered from years of disinvestment—have to leave the area to receive medical care or buy healthy food residents face an uphill battle to create a stable neighborhood In 2016, the community published the Auburn Gresham quality-of-life plan to help turn things around The plan is guided by three simple questions: What was Auburn Gresham in the past The report called for a range of amenities such as coffee shops and fresh-produce markets CEO of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub (HLH) opened in an old furniture store that sat empty for decades The hub represents a new beginning for both the neighborhood and the organization that Nelson has spent his life building GAGDC has grown into a comprehensive community development organization that now employs nearly 50 people It helps revitalize low- to moderate-income neighborhoods by focusing on health a community room and a teaching kitchen—plus plenty of open space for residents to convene In its first year the hub served nearly 20,000 people and created nearly 150 jobs Super: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IS OUTPACING SUPPLY ACROSS THE U.S CEO & Co-Founder of The Resurrection Project RAUL: (Quote): The cost of owning a home today is escalated in a way that it’s become less affordable for many families Super: CHICAGO’S RACIAL HOMEOWNERSHIP GAP IS AMONG HIGHEST IN U.S ANNCR: The resurrection project builds affordable houses by turning Chicago’s lots into homeownership opportunities Super: A $500M INVESTMENT THAT’S DRIVING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY RAUL: (Quote): It takes time and it takes investment and it takes partners like JP Morgan Chase to do this Super: Learn more at jpmorganchase.com/impact ANNCR: Learn more at jpmorganchase.com/impact by a 2021 equity investment from JPMorgan Chase to support $14.5 million in New Markets Tax Credit financing The New Markets Tax Credit program helps economically distressed communities attract private capital by providing investors with a federal tax credit It’s an example of the kind of strategic initiatives JPMorganChase supports to create stronger and more inclusive communities Nelson first engaged JPMorganChase through a leadership workshop hosted by Prosperity Now an organization focused on creating a more equitable economy Nelson says the firm has made him a better leader JPMorganChase has provided Nelson and GAGDC with networking and fundraising opportunities And he says the bank has been instrumental in furthering GAGDC’s “bold vision and audacious aspirations.” The HLH is a testament to the possibilities of public the HLH received a number of city grants and donations—including appliances and funds to create the teaching kitchen GAGDC has invested countless hours and dollars into stimulating the local economy because the group believes that, when people in the community win, Auburn Gresham wins. JPMorganChase’s commitment to community development is helping improve the quality of life throughout Chicago—including in Englewood where the bank is investing in visionary entrepreneurs See how JPMorganChase is helping to make an impact across Chicago. JPMorganChase & Co and its affiliates are not responsible for nor provide or endorse third party products A version of this story originally appeared in Atlantic Re:think privacy and security policies don't apply to the site or app you're about to visit privacy and security policies to see how they apply to you JPMorganChase isn't responsible for (and doesn't provide) any products services or content at this third-party site or app except for products and services that explicitly carry the JPMorganChase name The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation unveiled the Adinkra Tower Sculpture an eight-foot monument by artist Thomas Sleet and resilience in the Auburn Gresham community (Photo by Lanette Warbington).  The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) recently unveiled the Adinkra Tower Sculpture at the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub the sculpture honors the strength and identity of the Auburn Gresham community Inspired by Adinkra symbols rooted in West African tradition the piece reflects themes of resilience and collective pride known for his work blending natural forms with salvaged materials collaborated with GAGDC to ensure the sculpture captured the neighborhood’s spirit He visited Auburn Gresham to shape his vision and create an artistic statement that speaks to the area’s cultural identity The artist previously designed an Adinkra Tower for St His work explores the relationship between structure and nature “This sculpture embodies the great work happening in Auburn Gresham,” said Sleet and I’m honored to contribute to this narrative.” The unveiling event brought together community members and supporters who gathered to celebrate the artistic and cultural significance of the monument Attendees reflected on the impact of the sculpture and its role in highlighting the neighborhood’s rich heritage Here are more photos of the event from Lanette Warbington:  The Chicago Defender is a multimedia news and information provider that offers marketing solutions and custom events for the African American market Our platform equips us to leverage audience influence to reach and impact the Black Community with culturally relevant content not often serviced by mainstream media The Chicago Defender will celebrate its 120th Anniversary on May 5 Nielson and Essence Survey 2014 recognized it nationally as the second most widely read and best African American Newspaper the Chicago Defender transitioned from a printed newspaper into a digitally focused high-traffic content platform dedicated to online editorials We distribute relevant and engaging news and information via multiple platforms daily the opening day of Save A Lot in Auburn Gresham Customers at the new Save A Lot in Auburn Gresham lined up early Thursday hoping to take advantage of the grocery giveaways including Rosetta Miller and Richard Bryant and I wanna get whatever they’re giving away,” Bryant said “I’m glad they’re putting a store here,” Bryant said The bag of free pantry goods for the first 100 visitors added to their excitement about having a grocer they would not have to travel far to reach “I wanted to be here because I want the free food who lives at St Leo’s Residence For Veterans who was first in line waiting for the store to open helps cut the ribbon on the opening day of Save A Lot in Gresham The opening was a promise fulfilled after two years and many timeline changes Armed with a $20 million city-financing deal to renovate six stores company CEO Joe Canfield said Gresham residents could expect a Save A Lot to open by the end of 2022 The following years saw deadlines pass until less than three months before the TIF-funding deadline to open all six stores Meanwhile, the company racked up over $2 million in fines, lawsuits and debts to cities and vendors and shuttered or gave up ownership of all of its stores outside Chicago Gresham was named a top priority for Yellow Banana because of the area’s low food access unexpected problems during construction put the store nearly last on the list of stores to open One final store is slated to open in February opening day of the Save A Lot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Steve Price stopped by to wait in line Thursday so he could grab some produce for his wife He no longer has to travel farther to Fairplay Foods I really didn’t like that they kept pushing it back,” the 66-year-old said Miller got to help cut the ribbon as Canfield said a few words “We want to welcome you to the neighborhood grocery store Lesley Chinn works nights at the post office and stopped by the store on her way home she filled her cart with frozen dinners and fresh cuts of meat as a deejay in the store played James Brown’s “The Payback.” and I wanted to take advantage of the deals,” Chinn said “I don’t have a preference on what grocery store I go to.” “I’m liking the store,” said Darryl Parson who waited in line for a half-hour before filing in to check out the frozen foods aisle We had to go way out there to get food,” he said I hope they take advantage of the store so it stays open Yellow Banana’s redevelopment deal with the city dictates that the six stores must stay open for at least 10 years or they will be forced to repay city funds Sweet potatoes and green cabbage are for sale on the opening day of Save A Lot in Gresham chief executive officer of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation helped Yellow Banana create a store residents would be happy about “One of the biggest concerns (people had) was security “So we actually spent a little bit more on So we’re trying to be good community partners We’re trying to listen and provide the customers what they’re looking for Canfield hopes a partnership with a nearby community produce grower will be finalized within the next several months in order to provide Gresham Save A Lot shoppers with local produce Business at a West Garfield Park store — the first of the TIF-financed stores — has been good “The difference that we saw in sales from when before we remodeled the store We’ve seen a significant lift now,” he said “We’re still looking for ways to win over some customers we know are going other places,” Canfield added “But that’s something that you need by operating good stores every day Carla McCalpine pays for her groceries on the opening day of Save A Lot in Gresham was fatally shot Friday in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood A man was shot to death Friday afternoon on a sidewalk in Auburn Gresham Vaughn was in the 8500 block of South Morgan Street when four people exited a car who lived along the block where he was killed suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was dead at the scene the Cook County medical examiner’s office said One person is in custody after a 57-year-old man was found fatally shot Sunday morning inside an Auburn Gresham home inside a home in the 8500 block of South Parnell Avenue with a gunshot wound to the chest McKinney was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead She was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered The 30-year-old man who died had been driving a Buick sedan east in the 7600 block of South Parnell Avenue when he tried to go around other cars and drove into the opposite lanes A driver who veered into oncoming traffic to pass other motorists in Auburn Gresham was killed in a collision Friday night the 30-year-old man was driving a Buick sedan east in the 7600 block of South Parnell Avenue when he tried to pass other cars and drove into the opposite lanes He struck a Kia sedan that was traveling west on Parnell His car spun out and hit a Mitsubishi sport-utility vehicle The man suffered multiple injuries and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center Drivers of the other vehicles declined medical attention CPD’s Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating An 18-year-old man was found shot to death Monday morning in a home in the 8000 block of South Paulina Street in Auburn Gresham A man was fatally shot in an Auburn Gresham home Monday morning was found inside a home in the 8000 block of South Paulina Street about 9 a.m. He suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead at the scene led by local residents Eliseo and Valentina Pacheco-Cornejo will repurpose half a block of unused space to provide recreational and mental health services for the Auburn Gresham neighborhood and reaching approximately 40 feet in height The architectural design is being spearheaded by E.G a South Side collective recognized for its innovative A small parking lot will be included at the south end of the site for visitors and staff The project recently received a $3.7 million Community Development Grant from the city Additional fundraising efforts are underway to secure the remaining funds and construction timelines have not yet been announced and website in this browser for the next time I comment For advertising information and rates, you can call (888) 627-8717 ext 212 or request information through the “Advertising and sponsorships“ link A man was killed in a shooting early Thursday in Auburn Gresham on the South Side was standing near his car in the 8600 block of South Sangamon Street when someone opened fire about 3:25 a.m. Dixon was struck in the temple and leg and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn A man was stabbed and critically wounded during a robbery Feb Police are looking for three attackers who stabbed a man in the throat during a robbery late Monday in Auburn Gresham officers responded to a call of service in the 7800 block of South Wood Street and found the 35-year-old man stabbed in the throat He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was in critical condition The man told officers he was attacked by three robbers who took his personal belongings 2024A car crashed into an apartment building in Auburn Gresham on Wednesday morning.CHICAGO (WLS) -- A car crashed into an apartment building in Auburn Gresham on Wednesday morning This crash happened near 76th Street and Aberdeen sometime before 7:30 a.m Video shows as the car drove through a fence and got lodged into the building At least one person was taken to the hospital It is unknown if any citations will be issued Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands Lynn held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991 Follow Lynn on LinkedIn.  The long-planned unveiling of a location in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood took place on Jan marking the fifth of six scheduled reopenings on the city’s South and West Sides operated by the Yellow Banana retail platform was first announced more than two years ago and was held up by construction delays and other hiccups Yellow Banana has been supported in its efforts to reduce food deserts in the area through funding by the City of Chicago including a $13.5 million grant awarded in 2022 [RELATED: Save A Lot Finishing Refreshes in Chicago] The store in the Auburn Gresham community aims to provide groceries and fresh foods to families at affordable prices this Save A Lot is offering six days of special deals and provided a free bag of groceries to the first 100 customers on opening day.  Save A Lot and its local retail partners are actively investing in Chicago stores and the communities that need us Food access – and especially affordable grocery access – has been an issue for many Chicago residents for too long and we are thrilled to restore access to fresh high-quality groceries at low prices to the Auburn Gresham community and our customers across the city,” Sarah Griffin director of corporate communications at Save A Lot The owner/operators at Yellow Banana plan to open the last of its planned stores in the West Lawn neighborhood in the first half of 2025 The operating group runs nearly 40 stores in Chicago An 82-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Wednesday night on the South Side An 82-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a home invasion Wednesday evening in Auburn Gresham on the South Side A male attacker entered through the window of a home in the 1600 block of West 82nd Street around 6:55 p.m The woman was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital for observation where she was in good condition The attacker was not arrested; Area 2 detectives are investigating A witness heard gunshots in the 8400 block of South May Street at 3:25 a.m and found a 68-year-old man who had been shot multiple times A man was found fatally shot in Auburn Gresham early Saturday morning The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Will 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