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1st Annual ICEBOX DERBY, Aug 23rd, Field Museum 2pm
- Aug 22, 2014
#EMPOWER GIRLS TO GO FURTHER IN STEM, On August 23, the teams will gather at the starting line to see who can go the distance. With the help of ComEd mentors, the girls are taking recycled refrigerators and designing, building and powering them into electric icebox cars. Then the race is on. But they need your support, come join us to #Empower!
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Kusanya's New Website, Designed By Englewood Codes Students
- Aug 16, 2014
Next Tuesday: August 19th, the debut of Kusanya's new website, designed by the students of Englewood Codes from Teamwork Englewood.
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ComEd IceBoxDerby: The Cool Journey -- Week 2
- Aug 15, 2014
Ice Box Derby everything’s all set for race day.
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All-Black Chicago Baseball Team First to Advance to Little League World Series in 31 Years
- Reposted: BeanSoupTimes.com, August 12, 2014, Victoria Joshua, Aug 13, 2014
On the afternoon of Aug. 9, 2014, the Jackie Robinson West Little League made Chicago history after defeating New Albany, Ind. 12-7, in the Great Lakes Regional championship. A significant win in fact, because this makes them the first all-Black Chicago Little League team to advance to the Little League World Series in three decades. Stay Tuned: Little League World Series pool play, vs. Washington at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamade Stadium, Williamsport, Pa. TV: ESPN.
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Chicago Children's Museum Donates to 79th Street Renaissance Festival!
- K. Benson, Aug 8, 2014
Chicago Children's Museum donates to the 9th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival. See you on September 6th, at the "79th Street Ren Fest", for a chance to claim tickets for your family!
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Techie Girls Are Just Chillin' This Summer
- N. Sanders, Aug 8, 2014
Add Headline detail on the derby August 23rd, 2014 at Museum of Science and Industry
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Storycatchers Theatre Presents "Struggling In The Streets" The Play
- Aug 7, 2014
In effort to turn their lives around, several young men and women joined Storycatchers Theatre, for a 16-week program to create a play of, "Struggling In The Streets." A read aloud of the progress to date was held during July. Look to their upcoming final performance, to be held in September in Auburn Gresham. You won't want to miss Act. One!
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AUGUST 5th "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME
- Aug 5, 2014
MAYOR EMANUEL, POLICE AND COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE 30TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” AGAINST CRIME. Events Planned in Every Police District to Build Relationships, Strengthen Communities. Celebrate at an event near you: 3rd (Grand Crossing) District: Meyering Park, 7140 S. King Dr. from 5-7 pm. Events include a safety equipment giveaway and other informational resources; 6th (Gresham) District: March for Peace. From 1210 W. 78th Street, step-off at 5:30, march to 6th District Police Sation, 7808 S. Halsted, where events and activities take place from 6-8:00 pm; 7th (Englewood) District: Hamilton Park, 7200 S. Normal from 11am to Sundown. Events include food, fun and festivities. Come show your neighborhood spirit!
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UGE's Summer Rummage Sale and Extravaganza
- Aug 1, 2014
Come out to Shanah B. and Cee of Urban Girl Essentials Summer Rummage Sale August 3rd.
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Walmart Breaks More Ground In Southside Communmities
- Norma Sanders, Jul 30, 2014
It’s been a long time coming. Residents expected this project to start a couple of years ago. However, there was a welcoming crowd of neighbors looking on, who were genuinely excited to finally attend the groundbreaking, for one of Walmart's newest south side stores!
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Obamacare Learning Curve a Challenge for Health Nonprofits
- Reprinted from Washington Post 7/18/14, Jul 18, 2014
Nine months into implementation of the Affordable Care Act, nonprofit health organizations are being swamped by questions from consumers who signed up for insurance coverage with little understanding of how it works, writes The Washington Post. BUT, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation is still here to help!
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SSA #32 July 17 Business Workshop Recap
- Matt Madsen, Jul 17, 2014, make a comment
The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and Special Service Area #32 held a Business Workshop on July 17, 2014 to assist local businesses with getting their business online and learning about the Facade Enhancement Program. Contact Cheryl Johnson or Matt Madsen at (773) 723-3557 or visit 7903 S. Racine, Chicago, 60620, for updated information on services we provide to the business community.
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"The Pillars of Auburn Gresham" Movie Premiere
- Jul 14, 2014
Please join Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and Landmarks Illinois for a premeier showing the film "The Pillars of Auburn Gresham." The event will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at 700 W. 79th, in the Grand Ballroom of the Salaam Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This event is free and open to the community. We ask that you PLEASE RSVP by July 17th, NHS Auburn Gresham Office 773-488-2004.
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African-American Small Business Expo is 7/19 at the South Shore Cultural Center
- Jul 14, 2014
African-American Small Business Expo, "Small Business Center on the Road." The free expo will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago.
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Largest Vegetarian Food Festival In Nearby Naperville IL Returns This August
- Jul 14, 2014
VEGGIE FEST, ONE OF THE LARGEST VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL IN NORTH AMERICA, RETURNS TO NAPERVILLE, IL AUGUST 9-10!
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The Community Plan to Reduce Violence in Chicago
- Reprinted from The Black Star Project, Jul 14, 2014
"If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail" Community Asking for a Re-Direct of $100 Million in Police Overtime in 2013 to $100 Million in Community Literacy, Mentoring, Parenting and Employment Programs to Reduce Violence.
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Working at Westcott Elementary School
- Marylena Lehocky, Jul 14, 2014
Illinois State University student participating in the STEP UP fellowship describes her experiences working at Westcott Elementary School and how the school differences from her experiences with suburban schools.
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MAPSCorp Civic Tech Team Tackles Big Data Part I
- AG Teen Civic Tech Team, Jul 11, 2014
Meet Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporations MAPSCorps Civic Tech Team 2014. They are participating in a 6-week ummer intern program in conjunction with the University of Chicago, After School Matters and GADC. These are no ordinary "mappers. This year, five interns were selected to analyze five years of asset data to propose a civicly engaged project of the felt is most needed by the communities we serve. All thought they new almost instantly what they and other youth were willing to fight for, they rolled up their sleeves to tackle the BIG DATA package needed to validate their assumptions for their project proposal.
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Computer Classes For Seniors Throughout July
- Jul 8, 2014
Are you a senior and want to learn to use your computer? Take the Senior Basics class on July 14th or 21st and Senior Email & Social Media Basics on July 17th or 28th, at the RedLine Computer Technology Center, 7801 S. State Street, Urban Partnership Bank Building 2nd Floor. Call 773.483.3696 to hold your spot!
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Project Tech Teens Making a Difference
- Jul 8, 2014
We are looking to teach 50 students, especially girls, from underserved communities in Chicago, howe to build mobile apps this summer. Think. Build. Pitch. is a one-week, intensive summer camp that engages young people ages 13-18 how to think critically, and build solid business plans around their technology solutions. July 21st - July 25, 2014, 9AM to 4PM, at Blue 1647, 1647 S. Blue Island, Chicago, Illinois.
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Got Married? Get Covered!
- IHIM MEDIA ihim.media@fleishman.com, Jul 7, 2014
Got Married? Get Covered! Start your new life together knowing you both have the coverage you need to stay healthy for years to come. Join Get Covered Illinois, Equality Illinois, and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago for an informational session on Marriage Equality and the Affordable Care Act. ACA Marriage Presentation and Enrollment Event, July 8th, 2014, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Presentations will be offered at 4:30pm & 6:30pm.
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Let Freedom Ring!
- Jul 4, 2014
Let Freedom Ring!
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Helen Keller Would Have Appreciated Social Security’s Efforts
- mayra salazar, Jun 30, 2014
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Different Benefits For Your Family’s Different Situations
- mayra salazar, Jun 30, 2014
Social Security has your entire family in mind when it comes to coverage and benefits. We’re here to help everyone in the family— during every stage of life. Want to learn more? Read or listen to the publication, Understanding the Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.
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Fathers, Men’s Health, And Social Security
- mayra salazar, Jun 30, 2014
Social Security encourages you to support fathers and friends everywhere in their efforts to stay healthy. The right balance of diet, exercise, regular visits to doctors and health care providers, and overall healthy living can go a long way to help everyone remain a part of your daily life for years to come.