Mayor Brandon Johnson is visiting various neighborhoods for what his administration is calling a “Faith in Government Tour.” The second stop of the public town hall-styled event brought him to East Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side he spoke about his investments in Black people government has consistently let down and disappointed people,” Johnson said now I made a commitment to do the opposite the People’s Church of the Harvest on 5th Avenue off Central Park Avenue was half packed with community members who came to join the conversation in the predominantly Black neighborhood which suffers from historical disinvestment Johnson answered questions from the audience and spoke with Bishop Dwight Gunn and Pastor Michael Eaddy who both chair the Westside Community Development Collaboration such as the 2019 approval of Emanuel’s $95 million cop academy in West Garfield Park.“There’s more noise now because there’s more direction towards our people,” Johnson said said they learned about the event from the church said he had no expectations coming into the event but he left feeling like the mayor cares about the Black community “I wanted to make sure that he cared for us as Black people With everything that he was saying and the way he introduced himself and connected back to the audience it made me feel more secure.”Mayor Johnson doubled down on the $830 million bond deal stating that it will create jobs while repairing the city’s deteriorating infrastructure Narrowly passing 26-23 in City Council just hours before the town hall the plan aims to address infrastructure needs like bridge renovations and repaving roads by borrowing $830 million Opponents criticized the bond deal as burdening taxpayers in the years to come who also serves as vice mayor and was in attendance during the community event Burnett said the deal was standard and addresses the city’s infrastructure issues sooner rather than later who chairs the Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity also backed the bond deal and attended the community event “I was at a community town hall a few weeks ago and a Black woman said you gonna fix these streets or fix my car?’ Today we put forth those investments and our streets are going to be paid regardless of who’s in the White House,” Mayor Johnson told the crowd learned about the event through a text message from a friend who attends the church She said she also went into the event with doubts about investments Johnson was making into Chicago She said she’s been in many debates with people who feel the mayor isn’t doing anything for them she said she felt that Johnson was working “hard to accomplish many of the things that we need accomplished here in Chicago.” but you got these other cons coming to you saying We got to get rid of him.’ You get confused.” Rodriguez said validated that he’s doing what we need done even though we may not like the process.”During the event Mayor Johnson detailed specific developments currently taking place on the West Side such as the $17.5 million expansion of Malcolm X College’s West Campus in Austin Expansion plans have been in the works since 2017 The remaining funds are coming from City Colleges of Chicago He also touched on an upcoming ribbon cutting for the $40 million Grace Manor affordable housing complex in North Lawndale, though funding for the project was secured before he took office For the privately-funded $7 billion 1901 Project near the United Center Burnett (27th Ward) are working on right now; they want the project to include more affordable housing The project was approved by City Council earlier this month.Rodriguez said she was pleased to hear of the investments happening in her neighborhood “I like hearing what he’s saying instead of someone else coming [and] telling you what they think he’s saying or what’s written in the [news]papers about what people think that he said [or] their interpretation of it.” Bronzeville resident Dwayne Lindsey learned about the event through Bishop Dwight Gunn Lindsey said he has been to other community events with Mayor Johnson and knew what to expect from the conversation as it relates to solutions and investments he’s made in Chicago Lindsey said he learned about the network of pastors who are doing work to build up the West Side but I didn’t know it was a coalition of pastors and people on the West Side trying to address some of the issues — social issues and just financial issues that people are dealing with in the city,” Lindsey said Lindsey said he felt the goal of the event was to inform residents of investments and programs they may not be aware of Though he couldn’t specifically say whether he feels connected to Johnson’s investments Lindsey said he connected with the mayor’s morals and viewing everyone like humans referencing his decision to address migrants sleeping on floors in public spaces.“I think their race shouldn’t have determined if you’re going to help those people,” Lindsey said about the migrants from Latin America or take that as that money could have been used somewhere else but what would’ve happened to these people And if we don’t begin to care about people as a whole this is our problem that we’ve had with people not caring about us.” Subscribe to The TRiiBE Weekly to receive top stories and movement calls-to-action delivered straight to your inbox The TRiiBE is a media company that is reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago in pursuit of truth and liberation A network of correspondents providing impartial news reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world Up-to-the-minute news and analysis from around the world and in Chicago Hosted by WBEZ's Mary Dixon and NPR's Steve Inskeep Newshour is the award-winning flagship program of the BBC World Service the world’s largest news gathering operation 1A convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time smart reflection on world news as it’s happening innovators and artists from around the globe with news from Chicago from WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz Reset digs into how the news has moved since you left the house discussing and unpacking the biggest stories and issues in Chicago and beyond right in the heart of the day Fresh Air is a weekday “talk show” that hardly fits the mold Fresh Air Weekend collects the week’s best cultural segments and crafts them together for great weekend listening The show is produced by WHYY and hosted by Terry Gross and features from Chicago and around the world Hosted by WBEZ’s Melba Lara and NPR’s Ailsa Chang A daily take on business and economics news for the rest of us hosted by Michael Barbaro and powered by The New York Times’ journalism 7pm Hour -- A focus on what’s changed here in the U.S since President Trump was inaugurated -- looking at everything from the culture to the shape of the federal government From tariffs to the downsizing of the Department of Education how has Trump made good on his campaign promises From shifting alliances to trade agreements to changes at the U.S we’ll ask how President Trump has altered international relations since January 20 Covering everything about science and technology — from the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies — Science Friday is your source for entertaining and educational stories and activities From their humble beginnings on Chicago’s radio airwaves to their evolution through television and today’s streaming platforms "Stories Without End" unpacks how soap operas have shaped popular culture and told intergenerational stories that continue to resonate a new theme and a variety of stories on that theme Sound Opinions is hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot In-depth interviews with brilliant creators A mix of live performances and interviews from WXPN Philadelphia’s daily program featuring important established and emerging artists Weekly film podcast and radio show from Chicago featuring in-depth reviews The first 50 years of modern advertising was based on hard-sell The next 50 years was persuasion through creativity and media tonnage But as advertising squeezed into the 21 century it was forced to shed its elbowing ways and become a delicate dialogue The goal is no longer to triumph by weight CBC's Under the Influence is hosted by Terry O'Reilly A wrap up of the week's news and a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what we've made up It's Been a Minute features people in the culture who deserve your attention Plus weekly wraps of the news with journalists in the know Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers A radio journal of news and culture produced from a Latino perspective and offbeat features from Chicago and around the world with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior shape our choices and direct our relationships Your guide to examining how the media sausage is made Important ideas and practical advice: Code Switch features fearless and much-needed conversations about race—and Life Kit offers practical advice on things in life no one prepared you for Created by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX Reveal is public radio’s first one-hour radio show and podcast dedicated to investigative reporting A weekly program presented by the New Yorker magazine’s editor killer beats and the edgiest new talent in storytelling come together for a weekly show that straps audiences into an audio rollercoaster Radiolab is known for its deep-dive journalism and innovative sound design Created in 2002 by former host Jad Abumrad the program began as an exploration of scientific inquiry Over the years it has evolved to become a platform for long-form journalism and storytelling Radiolab is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser Adara Stokes eats candy during an Easter egg hunt at Altgeld Park in Garfield Park on Saturday Hundreds of families gathered in East Garfield Park on Saturday afternoon to hunt for 50,000 candy-filled eggs ahead of Easter Sunday lead pastor at Harvest Worship Center Ministries has helped organize the annual egg hunt that’s now in its 12th year It’s the event’s third year in Altgeld Park because the church primarily serves the East Garfield Park community but Parks said he’s hoping to move it again next year to serve more parts of the area but now boasts 50,000 eggs — 20,000 more than the White House egg roll though the egg hunt in the Washington uses real eggs and throughout the years it got up to the thousands,” Parks told the Sun-Times “We realized since it draws a lot of attention About 200 to 300 families joined in the egg hunt Saturday Parks said the event was hurt by recent economic turmoil which forced many sponsors from past years to drop out That’s in addition to soaring prices for food and candy which sees increased demand leading up to the Easter holiday egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen “This year was tough because some donors uncommitted,” Parks said The price of everything has gone up from previous years so when you’re trying to do as much outreach as we are you have to make sure you know how to budget each event.” Kids run to get plastic eggs during an Easter egg hunt at Altgeld Park in Garfield Park Economic conditions forced some sponsors to pull out putting more pressure on organizers trying to buy candy and eggs The ministry does seven major events like this a year, including a Love Day celebration in February for Valentine’s Day but also has several barbecues throughout the summer The events all serve to give families a safe place to enjoy themselves Parks said giving kids a space to have fun is important and that’s been overlooked when talking about keeping kids safe and other public safety solutions “One of the most overlooked aspects of our community is the kids so we hope these initiatives can help keep them off the streets,” Parks said … We have to get out of the four walls and make a difference in the world.” brought her 7-year-old and 5-year-old to the event and appreciated the safe space for her young kids “Being able to take my kids out to a place where it’s gonna be different type of races I feel good that they’re able to have and do things outside.” Thousands of plastic eggs are placed on the field during an Easter egg hunt at Altgeld Park in Garfield Park on Saturday run to get plastic eggs during an Easter egg hunt at Altgeld Park in Garfield Park on Saturday Joshua Lopez makes necklaces from empty plastic eggs with his family during an Easter egg hunt at Altgeld Park in Garfield Park on Saturday Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Special to Chicago Construction News staff writer The next phase of the Harvest Homes affordable housing initiative in East Garfield Park is starting as developer NHP Foundation moves forward with plans for the Harvest Homes II Apartments A zoning application has been submitted for the site located at 3456 W just east of the original phase of the development completed in 2017 the new three-story residential building will introduce 50 affordable housing units and essential community amenities further cementing the area’s commitment to accessible ranging in size from 600 to 1,100 square feet the ground floor will offer several key amenities: and a playground surrounded by green space supporting the development’s focus on community engagement and outdoor accessibility will be consolidated into a B2-3 designation under a Planned Development framework This change requires approval from the Chicago Plan Commission 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 shot to death Saturday during a fight inside a business in East Garfield Park was arguing with another person who pulled out a handgun and fired shots about 3 p.m at the business in the 200 block of North Pulaski Road Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said Austin suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and Area Four detectives are investigating A man was fatally shot inside his vehicle in East Garfield Park Wednesday afternoon was found unresponsive inside his vehicle after he hit a parked car in the 600 block of North Lawndale Avenue about 12:15 p.m. He had multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital An 18-year-old man was shot and killed early Friday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side Daniel Alexander Gonzalez was outside in the 2800 block of West Polk Street when a black vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire who police said was shot multiple times in the body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 3:21 a.m. according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office Area 4 detectives are investigating and no arrests have been made A 26-year-old was on a sidewalk about 5:30 p.m in the 3200 block of West Walnut Street when someone in a car pulled up and fired shots A man was shot to death Thursday in East Garfield Park He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 10 p.m. according to police and the medical examiner’s office A man was found shot and killed late Thursday night in an East Garfield Park neighborhood alley officers responding to a call of shots fired in the 2700 block of West Harrison Street found Roegaston Lee in an alley with gunshot wounds to his body A 17-year-old boy was charged with carjacking a woman with two young children on Monday A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday in a carjacking in which a woman and two young children were forced from their car on the West Side before the vehicle crashed on the Eisenhower Expressway whose name wasn’t released because he is a minor was charged with felony counts of vehicular hijacking driving a stolen vehicle and fleeing police over 21 mph as well as misdemeanors for child endangerment and identification obstruction He was also cited for causing damage to a state highway On Monday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, a 26-year-old woman was sitting in a vehicle with two boys, 1 and 6, in the 2700 block of West Lexington Street about 4:20 a.m when she was approached by two males who implied they had a weapon The woman and 1-year-old were forced out of the vehicle and After crashing on the Eisenhower Expressway Court details for the boy were not immediately available A man was critically injured in a shooting in East Garfield Park Saturday morning was on the sidewalk in the 200 block of North Hamlin Avenue at 2:06 a.m when he heard a gunshot and realized he had been shot in the left hip He was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition A man died days after he was stabbed by a group of people last week in East Garfield Park was walking Wednesday in the 300 block of South Homan Avenue when three males approached him and began stabbing him with a sharp object about 3:30 a.m. Jones suffered wounds in the chest and shoulder and was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center in critical condition the Cook County medical examiner’s office said Two women were critically wounded in a shooting Jan Two women were critically wounded in a shooting early Tuesday in East Garfield Park on the West Side were traveling in a vehicle in the 2800 block of West Fulton Street when someone exited a dark-colored vehicle and opened fire Both women went to Mount Sinai Hospital with gunshot wounds to their bodies They were both listed in critical condition A 34-year-old man was fatally shot in East Garfield Park on Oct A man was shot to death late Tuesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side was in the 3900 block of West Jackson Boulevard when he was approached by a gunman who shot at him around 11:15 a.m. Battle suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was dead at the scene The shooter left the scene in a silver SUV and has not been arrested A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded inside a home in East Garfield Park A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded Friday night inside a home in East Garfield Park The boy was in a home in the 3000 block of West Jackson Boulevard about 5:20 p.m when he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his left leg was sitting in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street at 3:22 p.m A man was wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in East Garfield Park was in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street at 3:22 p.m He was shot several times and was taken to Mt was shot in his neck and hospitalized in serious condition Sunday night A man was found wounded in a shooting in Austin Sunday night was found in the 3300 block of West Adams Boulevard at 9:40 p.m. He was shot in his neck and taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition This story is part of Reframing Crime Narratives a 10-part series about public safety by The TRiiBE to create space for community conversation about crime in Chicago The series is supported in part by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Envisioning Justice grant by Illinois Humanities the word “gun violence” is often more synonymous with the city’s identity than the word  “safety.” This association stems from the city’s long-standing struggles with high crime rates Longstanding socio-economic and systemic disparities creating underserved neighborhoods across Chicago where such violence is more likely to occur Although the urgent need to end gun violence often dominates news narratives and programs that prioritize a safer city for all often marked by increased violence due to warmer weather The TRiiBE interviewed people experiencing the most divestment in West Garfield Park and Englewood to understand their visions for safety they describe what they believe would be most effective in creating safety and security in areas with high levels of poverty the challenges and barriers shaping the safety of their neighborhoods and the role law enforcement should play in building a safe community “The neighborhood I come from is a place where suspicion hangs heavy in the air It’s a reality where 96 shots can be fired because of tinted windows,” Pablo Mendoza he works as an organizer in East Garfield Park and a Research Fellow for the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project East Garfield Park ranked in the third quartile of communities served by Rush for its rate of crimes against people Amid these challenges with gun violence, tension, and suspicion linger in the atmosphere. In March, Dexter Reed was fatally shot 13 times during a traffic stop on the West Side after officers fired at him 96 times that incident personifies the harsh realities and extreme measures that contribute to perpetual distrust I don’t see law enforcement playing a positive role [in communities] They are the violent arm of the state,” Mendoza explained Being an abolitionist often means advocating for the dismantling of current policing and prison systems which are seen as inherently oppressive and violent particularly towards marginalized communities Abolitionists believe in creating alternative systems of community safety and support that do not rely on punitive measures I recognize that police officers are people too While I don’t advocate for partnerships with police Abolishing the police and redirecting resources toward community well-being is crucial and focusing on future generations will shape a different with a population of just over 37,400 residents is a predominantly Black community where nearly 90% of residents in East Garfield Park and more than 93% in West Garfield Park identify as Black The area contains a disproportionate amount of the city’s vacant land an exhibit that exemplifies how these trauma-informed practices can be effectively integrated into artistic and educational initiatives fostering social justice and trauma-centered care The removal of such spaces in the past has had lasting effects,” Mendoza said a 31-year-old resident of Garfield Park who has worked as a background extra on the TV dramas “Chicago P.D.” and “Empire,” has a different perspective on creating safer environments She said she’s observed that there are more police with service dogs in train stations downtown but not in the South She said she wants police surveillance in her community Asked if she’s heard of gunshot detection technology Shotspotter used by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) “The current state of my neighborhood has its ups and downs of gang violence and shootings off and on,” Jackson said like putting police cameras in the neighborhood making families feel safer especially when heading to work and leaving their home early in the morning.”  Jackson also noted that residents haven’t been proactive or engaged enough in communicating their needs and concerns to law enforcement “That would be great to hear if the law enforcement wanted to collaborate with the community to address a safety environment for their community but the community is so lazy to even communicate so that’ll be something the law enforcement would have to bear handling the situation on their own.” the Englewood neighborhood has a population of more than 24,000 residents with 91% identifying as Black or African American Englewood, too, has faced significant challenges, including high crime and economic instability. So far this year, 33 people have been shot in Englewood as of May 18, with eight of those shootings being fatal, according to the city’s “Violence and Victimization Trends” dashboard numerous local organizations and initiatives work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for its residents and change the narrative a 44-year-old former resident of Englewood now living in Bronzeville emphasized the neighborhood’s need for offering people the necessary resources and ensuring they are genuinely accessible rather than keeping them in secluded areas or limiting them to a select group and community support networks can help everyone thrive distributing them widely can benefit the entire community “Poverty and gun violence often coexist because people in survival mode are not understood we need to reinvent the wheel and change how we view low-income individuals,” she said Sims also shared that she received a Mental Health and De-Escalation Training certification from U.S Bank to be able to better help those in need and prevent further harm “Greed and power can blind people to the needs of others but it’s important to remember that the ‘little man’ is essential for the success of the ‘big man.’ We need to create a space where everyone has an equal opportunity poverty and violence will persist because it becomes a matter of survival,” Sims said the more conflict arises as people fight for what they need.” Although the 63-year-old left Chicago to reside in Dallas-Fort Worth in December she made the transition back to the city because that’s where the majority of her work is centered She wants to prove wrong anyone who speaks badly about Englewood and pretty well maintained thus far,” she said “My vision for the future is committed to community investment Horace said she believes that changing the negative language and narratives that have permeated and become deeply embedded in the mindsets of Englewood residents would be instrumental in bringing about safety and security Terms such as “crime-ridden,” “dangerous,” or “impoverished” further stigmatize the community and perpetuate negative stereotypes and hopelessness among residents She also emphasized the need for local organizations and experts to provide more training and informational sessions on conflict resolution and community engagement to equip residents with the skills and knowledge necessary to address and prevent violence in their neighborhoods Horace urged residents to call on elected officials to become more actively engaged in the community beyond election season and to advocate for increased funding for critical community programs The barriers faced by the Englewood community include a lack of funding for after-school programs as well as limited access to viable economic opportunities and educational resources Horace believes that the community can build a stronger “Law enforcement can bring about a change by changing the way they operate providing officers who can identify with the people and hold them accountable for wrongdoing I wholeheartedly believe that a collaboration can be formed “It can’t be done overnight because of the extensive damage but with the implementation of safe spaces to have open and authentic dialog For Englewood residents, safety isn’t solely about policing; it’s about coming together. Initiatives like the R.A.G.E. Englewood (Resident Association of Greater Englewood) have been pivotal in giving residents the agency to reclaim their neighborhoods I’ve always wanted to see my community thrive and live outside of the narrative broadcast by the news and the media,” Wright said and changing the narrative one day at a time It’s pivotal and central to the longevity of our community.”  Like the other Chicagoans interviewed in this story the biggest challenges and barriers their communities face are related to media These narratives often paint a bleak picture of neighborhoods like Garfield Park and Englewood overshadowing the strength and potential within these communities “Many youth actually want to live outside of what is being broadcasted in the media they become disillusioned by what they see on YouTube “They feel that they either can’t overcome those obstacles or that they must conform to the negative images portrayed.”  It’s crucial to understand that these communities are not defined by their challenges but by their creativity and collective fortitude to forge a better future Their stories highlight a shared vision: a future where safety determination and community-led transformation are the new norm A teen was injured in a shooting in East Garfield Park Sunday night was sitting in a parked vehicle in the 2900 block of West Fulton Street about 8 p.m when he heard multiple gunshots and felt pain He was shot several times in his body and taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition A zoning application has been filed for Harvest Homes II Apartments an affordable mixed-use development at 3456 W the project site is a midblock vacant site located between W the three-story building will include 50 affordable units and a 5,000 square foot food hall and kitchen with outdoor patio the building will host the food hall and kitchen on the east end of the site with the outdoor patio Nine parking spaces will be located at the west end of the site adjacent to the building’s residential entry and bike room with 50 bike spaces will all be organized around the residential entry at the west corner of the building.  the building facade has been designed with a combination of dark gray ribbed metal panels The project’s north courtyard area that faces W the site will need to be rezoned from RM-5 and B3-3 to a unified B2-3 with an overall Planned Development designation Approvals will be needed from the Chicago Plan Commission Wednesday in the 3100 block of West Madison Street in the city’s Garfield Park neighborhood Wednesday morning Officers were called to the 3100 block of West Madison Street about 9:25 a.m. Williams was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital showed up at Mount Sinai later with a graze wound to his foot Owning and maintaining one of these landmarked properties — once home to politicians and more — are great ways to help preserve the city’s architectural history While not every homeowner is interested in taking on the stewardship of such buildings there are preservation-minded people out there who want to protect a piece of the past Tourists from all over the world come to visit the city which is renowned for its influential architecture having been the birthplace of the skyscraper and the hometown of numerous prominent architects Let’s review five landmark properties currently on the market including an architectural masterpiece that is one of the best examples of prairie style in the city that once was home to two important political figures Our first property for sale is a five-bedroom, two-bathroom brick residence located in the picturesque Kenwood Historic Landmark District. This 2,800-square-foot home with formal rooms and a screened porch off the kitchen was originally built for Clara Turner in 1893. According to Chicago’s Historic Hyde Park who taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology resided here starting in 1953 and undertook renovations of the structure On the market for the first time since 1987 this property is directly across from the seven-acre Kenwood Community Park which features sports fields and tennis courts It is also conveniently located near Metra Electric the “sold as-is” property is already contingent Right in the middle of the city’s historic Printing House Row District stands the Donohue Building and Annex, the first large factory in the city to be repurposed into residential use back in 1979. Designed by architect Julius B. Speyer and built in 1883 for a children’s book publisher the structure is full of original details including a vintage iron cage elevator that takes you to this top floor unit Although the property has high monthly HOA fees of $1,709 there is much to appreciate about this 2,345-square-foot It comes with numerous built-in bookcases (fitting considering its history) as well as a deck right off the kitchen a perfect space for taking in views of the city When it comes to the iconic Marina City, only parts of the complex were designated as a Chicago Landmark in 2016 considering that this unique design began construction in 1960 and has since come to define our skyline This condo is located in the highly sought-after 32nd and 33rd tiers giving it fantastic eastern and southern views of downtown and the Chicago River two-bathroom condo feels brighter and more open likely because it combines two separate smaller units — and I suspect that the second kitchen has been turned into a laundry area But I do like that the property features three Last but not least, we have a one-bedroom, one-bathroom loft for sale that is located in the historic Motor Row District this is where people went to visit showrooms and repair their vehicles 116 different types of cars were sold here This particular structure was originally designed by architects Holabird & Roche for the Cadillac Motor Car Company in 1911 Even though this unit is less than 1,000 square feet the interior feels bright and open due to the floor-to-ceiling windows and 15-foot timber ceilings It comes with its own balcony (on the non-Michigan Avenue side of the building) and rooftop deck access It has a decent asking price and low HOA fee of $535 per month Chicago magazine newsletters have you covered A shootout in East Garfield Park on Saturday left three men injured after a shootout in East Garfield Park early Saturday A group of people were standing outside in the 3300 block of West Maypole Avenue when at least two people began shooting at each other around 12:45 a.m. A 33-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the lower back where the older man was in fair condition and the younger one was in critical condition No arrests have been made and Area Four detectives are investigating A 57-year-old man was sitting in a parked vehicle Sept 10 in the 700 block of South California Avenue when someone shot him around 7:05 p.m. A man died days after he was shot while sitting in a vehicle in East Garfield Park on the West Side Williams was struck in his head and neck and was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital One person was in custody after a woman and two young boys were carjacked early Monday on the West Side A person was in custody after a woman with two young kids was carjacked early Monday in East Garfield Park The 26-year-old woman was sitting in a vehicle with two boys in the 2700 block of West Lexington Street about 4:20 a.m Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Chicago straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Chicago without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Chicago Winter is almost over and the Garfield Park Conservatory is here to usher in warmer days with its annnual Spring Flower Show Make a reservation to explore this year's theme "Rooted in Mystery," which explores the critical part of plants we don't see hidden underground hydrangeas and more. The show only sticks around through Mother's Day weekend Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestspotifyAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday in the 3200 block of West Maypole Avenue in East Garfield Park A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in East Garfield Park They were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his back and took himself to Mount Sinai Hospital He was identified as James Lofton by the Cook County medical examiner’s office Mayor Brandon Johnson recently joined city officials and developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to celebrate the grand opening of Fifth City Commons a new affordable housing complex in East Garfield Park the project won the C40 Reinventing Cities competition for the site back in 2019 Designed by Perkins&Will and Nia Architects Fifth City Commons delivers 43 affordable apartments for East Garfield Park residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income level Residents will have access to community rooms with sustainable features such as triple pane windows and air sealing to lower the building’s energy needs in accordance with Passive House principles Two-thirds of all its energy needs will be supplied by rooftop solar panels The property will also have mature landscaping Funding for Fifth City Commons came from tax increment financing and HOME Investment Partnership Program assistance Most of this funding was provided through the City of Chicago A passenger in a vehicle was struck by gunfire when someone opened fire in the 3800 block of West Adams Street around 5:15 p.m A man was shot to death in a vehicle Friday afternoon in East Garfield Park The victim was a passenger in a vehicle when someone opened fire in the 3800 block of West Adams Street around 5:15 p.m. He was struck in the head and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital by the Cook County medical examiner’s office No arrests had been made as of early Friday evening The 3000 block of West Washington Boulevard A woman found wrapped in sheet in a Garfield Park neighborhood alley died of an assault in a homicide Tina Ryan’s body was found face down behind a trash bin in the 3000 block of West Washington Boulevard about 3:30 p.m suffered what appeared to a possible gunshot wound but a Thursday autopsy determined she died from multiple injuries from an assault and her death was ruled a homicide and Area 3 detectives are conducting a homicide investigation was found fatally shot in a hallway of an East Garfield Park residential building A man was found shot to death Friday night inside an East Garfield Park residence to the 3100 block of West Madison Street found Michael Nelson Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for Fifth City Commons recently completed construction on Fifth City Commons 60,000-square-foot affordable housing complex located at 3155 West 5th Avenue on Chicago’s West Side The new complex will provide affordable housing to East Garfield Park residents with incomes ranging from 30% to 80% of the area’s median income and all units were built to Passive House standards of sustainable energy use The Fifth City Commons site was vacant land for decades As a part of the global C40 Reinventing Competition for Cities which encourages municipalities around the world to use vacant land for sustainable the City of Chicago selected the site for redevelopment in 2019 Sitting at the gateway to a part of Garfield Park called Fifth City the 1.5-acre development was named after this geography to honor the community development organization of the same name that was active in the neighborhood throughout the 1960s Construction on the property began in July 2023 and was completed in November 2024 three-story facility includes community rooms Fifth City Commons features mature landscaping which will allow for further reduction of energy costs for residents by providing a sustainable power source that aligns with the energy efficiency goals of Passive House principles Pursuing Passive House certification required thorough planning and collaboration between Skender including continuous testing to ensure the building met strict standards for air tightness an essential metric for Passive House compliance “This project marks a significant milestone for Skender as Fifth City Commons is our first Passive House project,” said Brian Skender Senior Project Manager and Team Leader at Skender “In a testament to our team’s expertise and proficiency we actually passed the air tightness test on our first attempt an unprecedented achievement in the history of Passive House projects in Illinois.” Skender and joint venture partner Ashlaur Construction collaborated with Nia Architects and Perkins&Will Tandem Ventures managed regulatory compliance and maximized community engagement to create local employment opportunities on the project which reached minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) participation of 30% and woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation of 10% © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Chicago police are searching for the driver of a silver sedan who struck and killed a pedestrian early Saturday in East Garfield Park Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian early Saturday in East Garfield Park in the 500 block of South Homan Avenue when the driver of a silver sedan struck him The victim died of multiple injuries he suffered from the crash Chicago police are searching for the driver of a silver sedan who is accused of striking and killing a pedestrian early Saturday The car has a broken windshield and left mirror The driver was last seen traveling north on Homan Avenue BandWith Chicago recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their new headquarters in East Garfield Park is home to the former Loyal Casket factory the redevelopment will renovate the 21,460-square foot building into the headquarters of BandWith Chicago rehearsal and performance spaces for music and dance students enrolled in their programs The renovation will also include retail space for beelove cafe and separate administrative offices for Deborah’s Place an organization which provides social services to homeless women The approximately $15.5 million development will be funded with $5.6 million in New Market Tax Credits $2 million in philanthropic gifts and grants a $2.9 million Bidwell Foundation Term Loan and $5 million in TIF from the city.  the project is expected to complete by fall 2025 The former Retreat at Currency Exchange Cafe in Washington Park softly reopened this month as an experimental spatial activation the space is open to the public to come in and enjoy music through an extensive record collection Rebuild Foundation manages and leases out the building, which is owned by the University of Chicago through its Arts + Public Life initiative a world-renowned installation artist from Chicago’s West Side is the founder and executive director of Rebuild a nonprofit arts organization that works to repurpose spaces on the South Side to celebrate art Gates also is the founding director of UChicago’s Arts + Public Life and a professor in the school’s Department of Visual Arts.“We first opened as the Currency Exchange Cafe and that was a beautiful project and we were really excited and proud of what we were able to achieve in that space,” said Sabina Bokhari director of communications and special projects for the Rebuild Foundation “And then we were also proud to usher in a new chapter for that space with [A Listening Space].” Retreat at Currency Exchange Cafe which opened on the school’s Arts Block at 305 E the space was closed as Rebuild is focused on using its spaces “in varying ways to demonstrate the cultural value of a place.”  The cafe was a beloved space hosting small businesses, happy hours and various events. The spot was ignited as a place for creatives to build on the South Side; restaurants such as  Monday Coffee Co said the residency at the Currency Exchange Cafe was the “kickstarter” of the company getting other opportunities to provide full service to the public “That was the first time I flirted with the idea of opening a physical space,” he said “Being in this cafe within a space that also existed and functioned as something else Such businesses have gone on to open their own brick-and-mortar showing the impact that the Currency Exchange Cafe has on the small business community recently opened its first permanent location in North Lawndale late last year.“Our programs will always carry the soul of Retreat,” Bokhari said about the reimagining of the space and how it acts as a revolving door for new ideas Think about what the future of Rebuild is in this space,” she continued A Listening Space’s experimental project spotlights “The Dinh Collection,” an archive of records collected by the late French-Vietnamese DJ Dinh Nguyen The space is free to enjoy in what Rebuild described as a place to be “present” with one another and with the music Visitors are presented with free selections of water and tea Food isn’t being sold in the space but could in the future who currently works the space and is Gates’ personal chef No timeline was given for the duration of the listening space activation The opening of the new activation on the university’s Arts Block along Garfield Boulevard comes before the reopening of the Stony Island Arts Bank at 6760 S which shut its doors temporarily in January Laurence Arts Incubator  Initially announced in 2023 the project was approved by City Council to receive a $2.5 million Neighborhood Opportunity Fund from the city to transform the once-Catholic school into an incubator Gates said the space will serve “as a central hub of artistic practice and craft excellency.”“With space for artist studios offices for mission-aligned creative organizations and platforms for experimentation and innovation in the production of new work Laurence will be an iterative and rigorous artistic project,” Gates wrote in an email to The TRiiBE the project costs have grown to over $12 million The project is fully funded through the Rebuild Foundation Rebuild said the next steps of designing the space were “months away.”  Gates said that the next two years would involve the foundation “experimenting with the varying spaces to help determine their best and most interesting uses.” No date for the finalization of the St Laurence Arts Incubator has been given but parts of the building will be accessible as they become ready Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Gates is the owner of the Stony Island Arts Bank building One man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in East Garfield Park Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 3700 block of West Polk Street about 12:41 p.m was shot in the arm and was pronounced dead at 1:10 p.m police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said A 26-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his arm He was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition A 22-year-old man was struck multiple times CPD says ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Last updated: Monday 2024 11:18AM GMTChicago police are investigating after three women were shot one fatally Friday night on Fulton and Kedzie in Garfield Park.CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 27 people have been shot in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend Man shot to death while in car in GreshamA man died after being shot on Sunday on the city's South Side A 27-year-old man was found in the driver's seat of vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced Man dies after Grand Crossing shooting: policeA man died after being shot on the city's South Side He took himself to the hospital where he later died Woman sitting in car shot to death in McKinley Park police sayA woman was shot to death on Sunday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side on Damen Avenue near McKinley Park Natural Area was sitting in her car when a man approached her and started to shoot then ran away She was rushed to the hospital where she later died FULL STORY | Woman sitting in car shot to death in McKinley Park, police say Man shot to death inside vehicle in East Garfield Park: Chicago policeA man was shot to death inside a vehicle on Chicago's West Side on Friday evening Police said the shooting happened in the East Garfield Park neighborhood's 400-block of North Springfield Avenue just before 10 p.m A 38-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Springfield Avenue when shots were fired There is no one in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.