Chicago's 27th Ward

18th Annual Stay In School Picnic

admin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:49:35 +0000

18th Annual Stay In School Picnic will be held on August 25, 2012 in Union Park from 9am-5pm. Enjoy a day of live entertainment, free food and school supplies for students.

The 18th Annual Stay In School Picnic is hosted by Chicago Neighbors United President Darlena Williams-Burnett, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., Secretary of State, IL; Jesse White, & State Representative Ken Dunkin.

Greater West Town Training Partnership

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:08:43 +0000

Greater West Town Community Development Project new state of the facility relocated to 500 N. Sacramento Avenue. Greater West Town offers the 27th Ward community residents industrial skills training in Woodworking, Shipping & Receiving with new cutting-edge equipment and technology & GED courses. For more information, please call 312-563-9570 or visit www.gwtp.org/programs.html

Lake & Morgan Street Elevated Station Green/Pink Line

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:58:45 +0000

Morgan Street Elevated CTA Station located on the CTA’s Green/Pink elevated line is complete and availible for CTA riders.

The new line will increase tourism and generate more business in the 27th Ward.

CDOT Opens Two New Bridges On Halsted Street Over Chicago River

admin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:54:38 +0000

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has recently completed the reconstruction of two bridges on Halsted Street between Division and Chicago Avenue located in the 27th ward.

Volunteers of America IL (VOA) Hope Manor Apartments

admin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:29 +0000

Volunteers of America Illinois is committed to providing housing, employment and health services for Veterans. As a part of that initative & with the support of Alderman Burnett, Jr., VOA of IL is developing Hope Manor Apartments located at 3053 W. Franklin Boulevard in the 27th Ward.

This project is now complete; we welcome Hope Manor Apartments to the 27th ward where they will provide housing & extensive support services to more than 80 Veterans a year.

For more information, visit www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-of-Services/Veterans/Housing

A Safe Haven

admin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:02:22 +0000

Save the date! Registration is now open for the 2012 RUN! To End Homelessness 5k Run/Walk and Live Aid Concert to End Homelessness on July 15, 2012.

For more information visit http://runtoendhomelessness.org

Richard M. Daley Branch Library

admin — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:00:09 +0000

The New Richard M. Daley Branch Library is now open and located at 733 N. Kedzie Avenue, in the 27th Ward. The new 16, 300 square foot, one story, full service branch library will add to the quality of life for West Humbolt Park residents.

For more information, visit: www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/daley-w-humboldt/

Free Fitness Classes!

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:00:41 +0000

The West Humboldt Park Development Council Healthy Community Initiative Committee, located in the 27th Ward is providing Free Fitness Classes for 8 weeks ONLY!

Click here to read more details: Free Fitness Classes!

2010 & 2011 CIP Projects Completed List from the Department of Water Management

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:00:57 +0000

The Department of Water Mangement released a Summary of Projects in the 27th Ward that are completed or scheduled for completion.

Click here: CIP PROJECTS

Action Now

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:54:30 +0000

Action Now is a multi-issue grassroots organization of working families in the Chicago metro area. They are best known for their successful work in fighting foreclosures.

Action Now works to make sure banks are held accountable for the vacant, foreclosed homes that are destroying Chicago’s neighborhoods. They have won loan modifications for their members and they are continuing to fight to prevent the housing crisis from ruining our communities.

Please call Action Now immediately if you need help saving your home. We can’t afford for another family to be put out on the street!

Contact Braden at 312 493-9117