Podcasts about auburn gresham

Chicago's population went up. Ben riffs. Alden Loury clarifies and explains the demographics. He goes on to annotate and explicate his Sun-Times column about his experience as a homeowner in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. His conclusion? "The tried-and-true beliefs we hold about American capitalism just don't apply quite the same for Black Americans." Alden is a columnist for the Sun-Times and an editor for WBEZ. His views are his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Save A Lot is getting ready to reopen a store in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The Food and Drug Administration published its proposed rule that aims to establish a maximum nicotine level in cigarettes. And Albertsons has announced layoffs in its corporate and division support offices. 

Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of Saint Sabina Church, talks to Lisa Dent to spread the good news on St. Sabina Church’s food pantry reopening in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. After closing due to a lack of funding, they are back to providing food, clothing, and other services, with hopes of getting funding to stay open. […]

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Also in the news: SUV went out of control and crashed into a garage in the Auburn Gresham; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mother has died; Nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers and more.

Also in the news: SUV went out of control and crashed into a garage in the Auburn Gresham; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mother has died; Nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers and more.

Also in the news: SUV went out of control and crashed into a garage in the Auburn Gresham; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mother has died; Nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers and more.

Tanisha kicks things off by discussing her first deal back in 2005; a 2-unit in Auburn Gresham that she purchased with 0% down! She talks about learning to be a housing provider during a time when resources were much more scarce than today. Tanisha has a couple real estate horror stories including another fire story and the US Marshals arriving at her property. She closes with an outlook on Auburn Gresham and empowering words on getting into the real estate game! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Tanisha Blakemore, Dreamtown Realty Link: The Richest Man in Babylon (Book Recommendation) Link: Tanisha's Instagram Link: ChiBlockBuilder Link: SUCI Ep 250 - Jonathan Klemm ----------------- Guest Questions 03:05 Housing Provider Tip: Routinely check smoke detectors to mitigate risk. 04:09 Intro to our guest, Tanisha Blakemore!  07:47 Tanisha's first deal at 25 years of age! 12:25 Tanisha's next steps following her first deal. 15:45 US Marshals at Tanisha's property! 18:14 Another property fire story! 26:14 Acquiring a Dollar lot! 30:44 Tanisha's decision to get licensed. 33:15 Outlook on Auburn Gresham. 35:27 What is Tanisha's competitive advantage? 36:05 One piece of advice for new investors. 36:42 What do you do for fun? 36:55 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 37:55 Local Network Recommendation? 38:28 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.

Also in the news: Highland Park 'poverty simulation' called off after backlash; Buffalo man who set fire to his mother's car due in court; Aerosmith cancels tour stop in Chicago and more.

Also in the news: Highland Park 'poverty simulation' called off after backlash; Buffalo man who set fire to his mother's car due in court; Aerosmith cancels tour stop in Chicago and more.

Also in the news: Highland Park 'poverty simulation' called off after backlash; Buffalo man who set fire to his mother's car due in court; Aerosmith cancels tour stop in Chicago and more.

Sulyiman Stokes is a cultural worker and interdisciplinary artist from Chicago's Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. Through all of his artistic mediums, Stokes focuses on telling stories of radical love in the Black community. A lifelong musician and multi-instrumentalist — from elementary school onward — Stokes discovered his passion for photography in 2018 and uses his platform to elevate the stories of the oppressed. This is what his Chicago sounds like. This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like,” was produced by Ari Meija. To keep up with Sulyiman Stokes and see his work, follow him on Instagram, @Sulyiman_.

Chicago roller skaters have long been called the smoothest roller skaters for their intricate footwork, elaborate routines, and signature swagger. We visit MLK Roller Skating and Bowling Center in Auburn Gresham with Chicago legend Theresa “Sweet T” Ferrell, aka host Jacoby Cochran's mother. She shares her 50 years of skating history, answers why James Brown is the godfather of Chi rolling, and even gives lead producer Simone Alicea a quick lesson on the hardwood.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago residents weighed in on what they want in the city's next police chief at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. The next meeting is set for April 19 at St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. Reset hears from leaders of Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, Anthony Driver and Remel Terry, about the progress in their search.

A new grant from the city's tourism arm Choose Chicago seeks to help 12 Chicago neighborhoods draw more tourism: Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Englewood, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, New City, North Center, North Lawndale, Roseland, South Chicago and Hyde Park. Reset hears more about the program with vice president of Choose Chicago Rob Fojtk and hears from folks in neighborhoods who could receive this money.

Back in August, host Jacoby Cochran and librarian Ashley Rayner went to Ridge Park in Beverly to talk about Ashley's history growing up in the neighborhood to now raising her own children blocks away from her childhood home. She also shared her favorite things to do, see, and eat in her neighborhood, and in nearby Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood, too. Spots Ashley Recommends: Afro Joe's Ain't She Sweet Cafe Beverly Dry Goods Beverly Phono Mart Big and Little Shoes Blue Island Beer Company Flippin Flavors Kimmy Kakes Milano's Chi Tung Major Taylor Trail Nicky's The Original Rainbow Cone Ohana Rock Island Public House Ridge Park Turkey We have got more tours of the South Side for you including Pullman & Roseland, Auburn Gresham, South Shore, and Englewood!  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Laurell Sims, Co-Founder & CEO of Urban Growers Collective in Chicago, here to talk about food accessibility and the development of community-based food systems. Urban Growers Collective (UGC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was co-founded by Laurell Sims and Erika Allen in the fall of 2017. Working closely with community partners, their approach is to demonstrate and to support communities in developing systems of their own where food is grown, prepared, and distributed within the community itself. Urban Grower's Collective operates 8 urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago's South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, leadership development, and food distribution. Each farm utilizes organic growing methods, intensive growing practices, and year-round production strategies to best maximize growing space. In this conversation, we talk about the numerous programs operating within UGC that are helping not only to bring food to underserved areas but to facilitate youth involvement and outreach programs for positive community impact.  Laurell is active in the Chicago Food Policy Action Council and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Slow Food Chicago and Green City Market. In 2011, Laurell was selected as a Bold Food Fellow, a State Department exchange with farmers from Uganda and Kenya, and has managed development projects with urban farms in Haiti. In her spare time, Laurell is a volunteer magician for Open Heart Magic which provides bedside magic for hospitalized children. Topics Discussed: How Laurell came to the Urban Grower's Collective ReVision Urban Farm in Boston The impact of the urban farming movement  The eight farms and programs within in the Urban Grower's Collective Healing aspects of community spaces Fresh Moves Mobile Market Linkup Illinois for food assistance Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark Prescription for Health, Howard Brown Health Center Food Justice and privilege  Food waste in Chicago How policy and racism affect grocery store access Farm Bus in Richmond, Mark Lilly Midwest Foods Wholesaler USDA Food boxes April Jones on The Good Dirt Julia Skinner on The Good Dirt The challenge of land access, particularly for BIPOC growers Green Era Urban Farm in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in Chicago The anaerobic digester as mitigation for food waste Soil contamination and remediation Wasted! The Story of Food Waste Chicago Food Policy Action Council Connect with Laurell & the UGC: Urban Grower's Collective website On Instagram @urbangrowerscollective Donate or Volunteer with the Urban Grower's Collective! About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.

Our guest today is Laurell Sims, Co-Founder & CEO of Urban Growers Collective in Chicago, here to talk about food accessibility and the development of community-based food systems. Urban Growers Collective (UGC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was co-founded by Laurell Sims and Erika Allen in the fall of 2017. Working closely with community partners, their approach is to demonstrate and to support communities in developing systems of their own where food is grown, prepared, and distributed within the community itself. Urban Grower's Collective operates 8 urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago's South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, leadership development, and food distribution. Each farm utilizes organic growing methods, intensive growing practices, and year-round production strategies to best maximize growing space. In this conversation, we talk about the numerous programs operating within UGC that are helping not only to bring food to underserved areas but to facilitate youth involvement and outreach programs for positive community impact.  Laurell is active in the Chicago Food Policy Action Council and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Slow Food Chicago and Green City Market. In 2011, Laurell was selected as a Bold Food Fellow, a State Department exchange with farmers from Uganda and Kenya, and has managed development projects with urban farms in Haiti. In her spare time, Laurell is a volunteer magician for Open Heart Magic which provides bedside magic for hospitalized children. Topics Discussed: How Laurell came to the Urban Grower's Collective ReVision Urban Farm in Boston The impact of the urban farming movement  The eight farms and programs within in the Urban Grower's Collective Healing aspects of community spaces Fresh Moves Mobile Market Linkup Illinois for food assistance Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark Prescription for Health, Howard Brown Health Center Food Justice and privilege  Food waste in Chicago How policy and racism affect grocery store access Farm Bus in Richmond, Mark Lilly Midwest Foods Wholesaler USDA Food boxes April Jones on The Good Dirt Julia Skinner on The Good Dirt The challenge of land access, particularly for BIPOC growers Green Era Urban Farm in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in Chicago The anaerobic digester as mitigation for food waste Soil contamination and remediation Wasted! The Story of Food Waste Chicago Food Policy Action Council Connect with Laurell & the UGC: Urban Grower's Collective website On Instagram @urbangrowerscollective Donate or Volunteer with the Urban Grower's Collective! This episode is Sponsored by True Leaf Market: Use our promo code: TGD10 - for $10 off an order of $50 or more (expires June 15th. Limit to one use per customer) at https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.

“I think if I'm really good at my job, I'll make another me.” Shaka Rawls is the beloved principal of LEO Catholic High School in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood in Chicago. His goal is to give his 210 Black and Brown all-male students the foundation to succeed in what he calls a “cold, cold world.” He shares all of himself with his boys: tears, successes, fears, and failures. He wants them to see it all; to show them that they don't have to be afraid to be who they are. He talks with Jeanne about why he made sacrifices to come to Leo; what his favorite question is for his students; how he shows them their voice matters, how he's turned traditional education on its ear at Leo, and why he trades in the most expensive commerce there is – love.About Shaka: Shaka Rawls, a 1993 Leo High School graduate, has been Leo's principal since 2016. During that time the school has experienced a 50-percent enrollment increase, as well as significant upgrades to its curriculum, technology and physical plant. Mr. Rawls holds a bachelor's degree from Aurora University, where he played football and wrestled, and a master's from the University of Illinois-Chicago, where he is completing a doctorate in educational policy. Mr. Rawls is regarded as a national leader in urban education and is a sought-after speaker on issues related to the topic. He has received a Chicagoan of the Year award from Chicago Magazine, a Defender Man of Excellence award from Chicago Defender Media and the Helen Dumas Excellence in Education award from the Faith Community of St. Sabina. A member of the Leo High School Hall of Fame, he was the Leo Alumni Association's Man of the Year in 2020. Mr. Rawls and his wife, Rukiya Byrd Rawls, have a teenage daughter, Samira.

Also in the news: Vice President Kamala Harris made two appearances in Chicago yesterday; Limited parking at O'Hare Airport due to new parking construction beginning; Chicago's first karaoke competition crowned a winner and more.

Also in the news: Vice President Kamala Harris made two appearances in Chicago yesterday; Limited parking at O'Hare Airport due to new parking construction beginning; Chicago's first karaoke competition crowned a winner and more.

Also in the news: Vice President Kamala Harris made two appearances in Chicago yesterday; Limited parking at O'Hare Airport due to new parking construction beginning; Chicago's first karaoke competition crowned a winner and more.

Host Jacoby Cochran always says when he pictures Chicago, the first neighborhood that pops in his head is Auburn Gresham. Growing up, visiting granny, and attending elementary school in the neighborhood cemented his love early. He joins Simone Alicea at the Auburn Park Lagoon for a stroll down memory lane. They also discuss some of his favorite things to do, see, and eat in Auburn Gresham. Jacoby's List: Auburn Park Lagoon Foster Park Dan Ryan Woods Great Wall of Chicago MLK Entertainment Center Exclusive Golden Tropical World Harold's  Jerk Villa Eat & Run The Hoagie Place Maxwell's Cookie's Cocktail Lounge Some good news: Citywide Karaoke Competition Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since arriving from Detroit three years ago, Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox has been laser-focused on delivering Lightfoot's mayor's signature plan to leverage $750 million in “re-prioritized” public money already in the pipeline” to lure private investment not seen in decades. With the first Invest South/West project finally under construction in Auburn/Gresham and a groundbreaking-a-month planned for the foreseeable future, Cox believes Chicago is too far down the road to turn back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Chicago's beaches opened Memorial Day weekend, many of the city's 49 outdoor pools and 28 indoor pools remain closed. Today, 37 of the Chicago Park District pools are scheduled to open. One of the reasons behind the delay is a lifeguard shortage. The parks says there are 384 vacant lifeguard positions out of 821 budgeted for 2022. Host Jacoby Cochran spoke with City Cast friend and Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas about his experience as a lifeguard growing up in Auburn Gresham and the importance of pools during these hot summer months.  See what pools will be open July 5 and where they're located in the city. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi there, welcome to our "ON THE FLY" Ep 103 podcast. THE CORNER CONVO PODCAST always tries to present recent updates for all you guys who love to know the most recent news in Chicago from us. So, in today's episode, we shared the most important things/fHi there, welcome to our ON THE FLY Ep 103 video podcast. "THE CORNER CONVO PODCAST" always tries to present recent updates for all you guys who love to know the most recent news in Chicago from us. So, in today's video, we shared the most important things/facts that you should know. You can follow the ⌛ time stamps acts that you should know. You can follow the ⌛ time stamps below if you want to know any specific topic

Hi there, welcome to our "ON THE FLY" Ep 103 podcast. THE CORNER CONVO PODCAST always tries to present recent updates for all you guys who love to know the most recent news in Chicago from us. So, in today's episode, we shared the most important things/fHi there, welcome to our ON THE FLY Ep 103 video podcast. "THE CORNER CONVO PODCAST" always tries to present recent updates for all you guys who love to know the most recent news in Chicago from us. So, in today's video, we shared the most important things/facts that you should know. You can follow the ⌛ time stamps acts that you should know. You can follow the ⌛ time stamps below if you want to know any specific topic

In 1961, Abraham Bolden became the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail. Bolden says when he left Chicago and moved to D.C., it was like going from “heaven to hell,” and he faced constant racism from other agents. He says he also heard other agents say they wouldn't protect President John F. Kennedy if there was an assassination attempt on his life because of Kennedy's work on integration. Bolden spoke up, but ended up setting off a 50-year fight for justice. From his Auburn Gresham home, the 87-year-old tells host Jacoby Cochran what happened and how he got clemency from President Joe Biden last month. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also in the news: The new state budget expected to provide more funds for Illinois higher education system; A man found dead in a fire in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; The C.R.O.W.N act is heading to the Governors desk;  A former postal worker is accused of stealing stimulus checks; and much more. 

Also in the news: The new state budget expected to provide more funds for Illinois higher education system; A man found dead in a fire in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; The C.R.O.W.N act is heading to the Governors desk;  A former postal worker is accused of stealing stimulus checks; and much more. 

Also in the news: The new state budget expected to provide more funds for Illinois higher education system; A man found dead in a fire in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; The C.R.O.W.N act is heading to the Governors desk;  A former postal worker is accused of stealing stimulus checks; and much more. 

Contemporary Painter Blake D. Lenoir, “B. Len,” paints in a style he calls “Propaganda Contemporary.” Using elements of graffiti, B Len infuses his work with abstract strokes, quotes, haikus, and pop culture references. His goal? To convey a message, or capture an idea – sometimes an uncom- fortable one - that reverberates and resonates with the viewer. His work is rendered in acrylic, India ink, liquid latex and body paint. He embraces the unpredictable nature of these mediums, that when combined with his unique brush stroke, build textures that allows the works to speak for them- selves, and reveal the messages hidden within his canvas. B. Len embraces the cubist stylization of painting with its expression of ob- long shapes and deformities. The cubist styling is his preferred niche be- cause it allows him to leave his audience with a memorable impression that demands conversation. Whether through harsh impressionistic works that reflect our country's current social state; or cubist expressions of inner tur- moil caused by society; or more easily interpreted pieces that seek to en- tertain, rather than provoke, a B Len work is a riot of texture, color and most of all meaning. B Len's background in sociology and the social science inform his work, and direct references to cultural and psychoanalytical themes of behavior are often woven into his work. He embraced art as his passion while study- ing at Western Illinois University where he majored in Art, with a focus on drawing, and minored in Sociology. However, his artistic journey began at the age of two years old, when he first found inspiration in a duck's feather that he sought to depict in exacting accuracy. He offers that now creating comes to him as naturally as breathing, and is as familiar as his own hand- writing. He grew up in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood where he excelled as a student athlete despite being a reclusive child. Art allowed him an ex- pressive and fun outlet that he believes is a democratizing force. B. Len is equally comfortable in fine art galleries as he is doing live event paintings. And the Cancerian can always be counted on to show up and show out with a smile and a great backstory about his work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-habits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creative-habits/support

The Shades of the City podcast focuses on telling the stories of the people. From the south and west sides to the suburbs, this podcast will highlight the stories of those changemakers, educators, and historians who are fighting for change, providing resources for their communities and preserving the history of their beloved home, Chicago.  In our first episode, Lauren sits down with viral Tik Tok Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas in his Auburn Gresham home to talk about his love for Chicago history and how he is educating the next generation. Coming up next on Shades of the City Lauren speaks with two former editors of the iconic Ebony and JET magazines about the history of Johnson Publishing Company and how influential it was on the current landscape of Black media.  Lauren Brown is a native of the south suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Missouri where she studied Journalism and Social Justice. Previously, she worked as the co-host and producer for the We Live Here podcast based out of St. Louis Public Radio and PRX. In 2020 she won a National Edward R Murrow award for her work with American Public Media on the Black at Mizzou: Confronting Race on Campus Documentary. In late 2021 she became the newest podcast and multimedia producer for WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and she is excited about bringing diverse stories to the city she knows and loves. 

If you love Gains with Andy Giersher, subscribe to our newest podcast Shades of the City! On the first episode: host Lauren Brown sits down with viral Tik Tok Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas in his Auburn Gresham home to talk about his love for Chicago history and how he is educating the next generation.  Subscribe on the Audacy App: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/shades-of-the-city-80552 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-the-city/id1609657633

If you love WBBM In Depth, subscribe to our newest podcast Shades of the City! On the first episode: host Lauren Brown sits down with viral Tik Tok Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas in his Auburn Gresham home to talk about his love for Chicago history and how he is educating the next generation. Subscribe on the Audacy App: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/shades-of-the-city-80552 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-the-city/id1609657633

Celebrating Black History Month, today we featured one of the coolest coffeehouses we have ever visited ~ Afro Joe's on the south side, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood! Kendall & Aisha opened their dream spot in the middle of the pandemic (!), but the community quickly responded and it's become a go-to destination for artists, musicians, fans of literature, people who love the arts, and *everyone* who loves a great cup of brewed coffee! Take a listen >>>

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida prompted our nation to discuss gun violence in schools, but the overwhelming reality is that all over the country a majority of lives lost and forever changed by gun violence happen on a daily occurrence, barely garnering headlines.  Teyonna Lofton was an 18 year old, beaming high school graduate when she had just been honored by friends and family with a car parade. As she waited at a gas station to buy a soft drink, shots rang out, and she fell hard, praying that she wouldn't die. We spoke with Lofton, now a 20 year-old Sophomore at the University of New Orleans about the day she was shot, her story of survival, and the ongoing crisis of gun violence in the U.S. Teyonna Lofton, 18, shows the scars while sitting outside her home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, from surgeries to graft a vein from her leg. (David Goldman/AP Photo)  

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida prompted our nation to discuss gun violence in schools, but the overwhelming reality is that all over the country a majority of lives lost and forever changed by gun violence happen on a daily occurrence, barely garnering headlines.  Teyonna Lofton was an 18 year old, beaming high school graduate when she had just been honored by friends and family with a car parade. As she waited at a gas station to buy a soft drink, shots rang out, and she fell hard, praying that she wouldn't die. We spoke with Lofton, now a 20 year-old Sophomore at the University of New Orleans about the day she was shot, her story of survival, and the ongoing crisis of gun violence in the U.S. Teyonna Lofton, 18, shows the scars while sitting outside her home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, from surgeries to graft a vein from her leg. (David Goldman/AP Photo)  

Kirsten Perry is a Social-Emotional Learning Specialist for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) serving 27 schools in the Englewood and Auburn-Gresham neighborhoods. Kirsten also served as the President for the Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) during school years 2019-2021. Prior to this, she served as a K-12 School Counseling Specialist for the Chicago Public Schools for 2 years and as a P-8 school counselor for 7 years. Kirsten was named the National School Counselor of the Year by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) in 2018 for her work at Lawndale Community Academy.

This week we went to Auburn Gresham and chop it up with Chicago's favorite historian, Dilla! We were so happy to gain knowledge from him. Also, we ate at Cafe 75 and Afro Joe's Coffee & Tea! Check it out! Follow us on IG: @77flavorschi @dariodcomedy @TamarHindi.s @6figga_dilla Follow this episode's restaurants: @_cafe75 @afrojoes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

We've been hearing all week from our guests about their favorite teachers. Today, host Jacoby Cochran introduces us to Dr. Denise Spells, principal at St. Ethelreda in Auburn Gresham, whom Jacoby calls “a second mom.” Plus, a tour of the Pill Hill neighborhood with Theresa Ferrell, who is Jacoby's actual mom. “Mama T” takes Jacoby to the block where she grew up and where she still lives.  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm

Major General William J. Walker was put in charge of 25,000 National Guard troops for President Biden's Inauguration Day security. Major General Walker is a south side native who grew up in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Chicago Tribune Reporter Stacy St. Clair joins the show to shine a spotlight on this Chicago local making his city proud.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murders of his girlfriend, her mother, and her sister during a domestic dispute outside his home in Auburn Gresham this summer. John Matthews was ordered held without bail Friday afternoon on three counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Shonta Harris; her mother, 56-year-old Frances Neal; and her sister, 27-year-old Jasmine Neal. At Matthews’ bail hearing, Cook County prosecutors said Matthews and Harris had been dating for two years, and had a 4-month-old son together, although they were living in separate homes about a mile away from each other. Click here to watch the video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leah-gordone/support

Reset gets an update from leaders of Chicago’s “Always Growing Auburn Gresham” project. It won the $10 million Chicago Prize grant from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. DISCLAIMER: The Pritzker Traubert Foundation is a significant funder to WBEZ.

A $32 million sustainable redevelopment project is underway for Chicago's South Side that will house an anaerobic digester and urban farming campus. Reset talks to the leader of the development about the plans for the campus.

Also happening today, there's a new effort to build up blood donations in the African American community; officials at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign say students can be suspended for now following the school's COVID-19 guidelines; and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Invest South/West program is getting started. Englewood, Auburn Gresham and Austin were chosen as the first sites for development. Reset checks in with the city’s Department of Planning and Development to learn more.

Our guest today, Noah Birk, is the highest producing multi-family broker in Chicago since 2014. In this episode, Noah provides great hyper-local insights on MFH investing in neighborhoods like South Shore, Auburn Gresham, Washington Park and Englewood. We discuss the impact that the Obama Center and Tiger Woods Golf Course play into the area’s appreciation as well as key mistakes to avoid on the south side for new investors. He also talks about how COVID has impacted the value-add space with large MFH investments and how much a typical 2/1 rehab can cost. If you learned something, please give us a 5 star review and share us with a friend! ----------------- Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Noah Birk from Kiser Group Sponsors: Sizzle Home Staging, Das Law, LTD.   Link: Available positions at GC Realty   Link: Book Recommendation: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win   Link: Jennifer Goldstone Attorney   Link: Kiser Group ----------------- Guest Questions Landlord tip of the day 3:58 Guest Intro: 6:15 How important is “block by block” on the south-side? 9:00 How much does the upcoming developments play into the south side? 10:12 Are clients often repeat clients in the south side of Chicago? 11:22 What are general rules of thumb if I’m an interested investor in South shore? 12:33 What are the borders of South Shore you’d be comfortable investing? 15:20 How would you compare Auburn-Gresham to South Shore? 17:40 How do you see transit affecting appreciation in the area? 19:95 How does Hyde Park compare to its surrounding areas? 21:35 What are your thoughts on Englewood as an investment opportunity? 24:30 Are Opportunity Zones influencing your clients? 26:04 How are clients getting buildings rehabbed during this environment? 28:25 Do you have rough numbers on how much a value add is per unit? 29:50 What are some things you make out of state investors aware of? 31:45 For new investors, would you recommend getting started with MFH right off the bat? 34:40   Wrap Up Questions What’s your competitive advantage? 37:10 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a new investor in Chicago? 38:29 What do you do for fun? 39:15 What’s a good self development tool you’d recommend? 40:05 Name one person you’d recommend as a quality resource in Chicago? 40:55 How can we learn more about you? 41:50   That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2020.

Shamus Toomey, the Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to talk about some of the latest Chicago Neighborhood news. Shamus provided details on Auburn Gresham’s plan that won the $10 million “Chicago Prize”; “I Voted” stickers coming to Chicago; and the West Side community garden getting renovations, so that […]

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation on Thursday announced the official winner of their Chicago Prize $10 million grant competition: The Always Growing Auburn Gresham project. Reset brings on the head of the foundation granting the prize and one of the leaders from the winning group to discuss.

President Donald Trump plans to send hundreds of federal agents to Chicago. A mass shooting outside a funeral home in Auburn Gresham leaves 15 people wounded. Plus, Cook County surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases. Reset breaks down the biggest local news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Justin Kaufmann.

Fifteen people were shot at a funeral in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood Tuesday night, just mere feet from Leo High School. Reset talks with the school’s principal and a local pastor about their neighborhood’s struggle against COVID-19 and gun violence.

Reset talks with a community leader who says they warned Chicago Police ahead of a mass shooting that left 15 people wounded in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. CPD Supt. David Brown on Wednesday said his department had two police squad cars and a full tactical team guarding the funeral home on Chicago’s South Side.

Reset checks in with reporters for more about a mass shooting in Auburn Gresham that left 15 people wounded, and the response from city officials.

A mass shooting outside Rhodes Funeral Services in Auburn Gresham left 15 people wounded Tuesday night. Reset talks to Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church about how the community is responding.

Reset talks to the owner of Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery about their decision to purchase the Cupid Candies factory in Auburn-Gresham.

Shamus Toomey, the Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the latest Chicago Neighborhood news. Shamus provides an update on the new apartment for a family who lost everything in the Auburn Gresham fire; the sky-rocketing sales for fireworks; and the couple who is now […]

With a $10 million grant up for grabs, we talk to another finalist organization for the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation’s “Chicago Prize”. From a healthy lifestyle hub to office spaces and more, we focus is on the work being done by Catalytic Development of Auburn Gresham

Reset sits down with one of the Chicago Prize finalists, "Catalytic Development of Auburn-Gresham," to hear about their proposal for bettering the lives of Auburn Gresham residents.

Joel Q is a Special Education teacher at Cook Elementary in Chicago, and a rapper hailing from Auburn Gresham on the South Side. Bekoe spoke with Joel about working with kids and his new album "Crazy Road To Glory."

Three 8th graders from St. Ethelreda School in Auburn Gresham won November’s Illinois State All Grade Chess Championship and ranked 7th at the national level last month. Reset talks to the winners and their coach about their win.

Certain concepts in the planning sphere can be hard to make tangible for residents, but property taxes is not one of them. Kelwin Harris knows this reality well. As the director of outreach and engagement for the Office of the Cook County Assessor — which is responsible for valuing 1.8 million properties for tax purposes in and around Chicago — he and his team have been eagerly getting out the word that the the office, with all its political baggage, is changing. It’s committed to transparency and efficiency, including seeking better, more accurate data through SB1379, or the Data Modernization Bill, which would eventually reduce the backlog of appeals currently burdening the system. Before he went to work for the Office of the Assessor, Kelwin worked in various capacities at the city and regional levels and in grassroots neighborhood economic development. He is a former senior outreach planner for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), and prior to CMAP, he worked on Chicago’s South Side in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood as director of social services with St. Sabina Church and Catholic Charities. He held numerous roles in this community, directing programs and interventions to improve job skills, address food insecurity, combat violence, expose youth to colleges, and provide financial assistance for thousands of residents. He even served the City of Chicago as assistant to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and acting chief of human infrastructure. Many lessons he learned in his previous roles and through his previous experiences make their way into his conversation with podcast host Courtney Kashima, AICP: how communities get the development they actually want, why the South Side of Chicago is far more multifaceted than its media portrayal, and how the Wu-Tang Clan helped a young Kelwin plug in to the world beyond his window.

Jimmy describes doing business in Chicago as "hard but fair". His initial business model was inspired by a famous Black Institution in Chicago. Which one? You can learn more about Jimmy's Vegan at www.jimmysvegancookies.com or on Facebook @jimmysvegancookies *** How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey. Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios. Follow us on Instagram @howsbusiness_chi Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to connect with us at www.howsbusinesschi.com.

Welcome to Prosperity Now, a series interviewing non profit organizations who are part of Building High Impact Non-Profits of Color. In this episode we interviewed Carlos Nelson and Norma Sanders about Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. where they work to foster and promote revitalization of the low-to-moderate income communities that they serve in the South Side of Chicago, […]

As the co-founder of Elite Invest, Alex Al-Sabah's efforts to improve the housing stock within the South Side of Chicago were recently profiled by Crain's Chicago Business. Though Alex is a California native, he discovered an opportunity to fix up homes in Chicago after creating a real estate valuation company to help banks determine market prices for foreclosures. On today’s episode of Target Market Insights, Alex shares his strategy for selecting neighborhoods, uplifting communities, designing desirable rentals, and working with investors. Key Market Insights Chicago has great market opportunities despite negative press Social impact on a neighborhood can create future opportunities for residents to move from tenants to property owners, a win-win situation Target Sub-Markets for Elite Invest: Woodlawn, South Shore, Chatham, Chicago Lawn, Auburn Gresham, Greater Grand Crossing, Park Manor, South Chicago Chicago is a renters’ city Elite Invest puts high-quality rentals on the market, encouraging tenants to stay longer How Elite Invest acclimates potential investors to the Chicago market: Has initial conversations about where and why they invest in an area, Encourages them to visit, Conducts investor tours, Hold in-person consultations about their investment goals Advice to outsiders looking to invest in Chicago: Be open and objective about potential investments, Do your research, Identify your ideal investment What Alex wants investors to know about Chicago: It’s still priced right. Properties are likely to appreciate based on fundamentals What Alex considers when assessing opportunities? Focuses on neighborhoods and demand of tenants How Alex stays on top of market changes: Talking to residents, property managers, owners, checking sites like Trulia, Zillow, Google Street Maps One thing Alex does to stay focused on goals: Meetings with his staff and listening to clients Resources Mentioned Crain’s Chicago Business Article featuring Alex Al-Sabah Trulia https://www.trulia.com/ Crain’s Chicago Business http://www.chicagobusiness.com/ Zillow https://www.zillow.com/   Tweet This: “Your dollar goes a lot further in the Midwest, Chicago being the 3rd largest metro certainly attracted us.”  “We make it feel like home, but to a renter so they stay longer.”   Places to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse https://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/ Giordano’s Pizza https://giordanos.com/   Connect with Alex: Website: http://www.eliteinvest.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-al-sabah-532066135 Email: info@eliteinvest.com Partners: The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Podcast – joefairless.com/show

The streets were quiet when I arrived on the south side on this sunny, Spring morning: A few not-yet-opened soul food restaurants, a few gas stations, a few posters for a upcoming rap concert hanging from a few traffic light poles.As I walked up the block towards this massive cathedral, the sound of bells rang out over the neighborhood from the tower high above the street. This building reminded me of villages in western Europe where the cathedral was the largest structure in the village, and was constructed at such an impressive scale to both inspire awe and reverence for how big God is, and to remind humans how small we are in comparison.A large stone staircase at the side entrance lead me into the main hall - an open space with tall, vaulted arches that held up the ceiling about 75-100 feet above my head. Dimly-lit chandeliers hung from the arches. Sunlight shining through the stained glass windows balanced the dark wooden paneling along the base of the walls.A rectangular table on the center stage is covered in Kente cloth, with three lit candles resting on top. Behind the stage hung a large painting of a Black man with a short afro, extended arms, and opened hands.The journey continues in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 78th Place and Racine.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Naledge may be a student at Northwestern's School of Communications within the Media, Technology and Society Program, but he's a kid no more. One half of 2000's-era rap group Kidz in the Hall, who sold more than 100,000 records worldwide on both Duckdown Records and Rawkus Records, he is also the founder of the Brainiac Project, which provides safe spaces and professional training at a recording studio in Auburn Gresham. Recorded live 3/23/17 at WHPK 88.5FM in Chicago Music from this week's show: The Willies - @djdouble-0 Me and My Old School - Naledge Good to You (Instrumental prod. Kanye West) - Talib Kweli Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til) - Kidz in the Hall

Every week Father Michael Pfleger takes to social media to share the number of people killed over the past few days in his city, Chicago. The numbers are almost always in double figures and many of the dead are young African-American men shot on the streets that surround his church, St Sabina’s, in the almost entirely black suburb of Auburn-Gresham. Rajini Vaidyanathan meets Father Pfleger after Sunday Mass, to explore with him why he has devoted his life’s work to trying to rid Auburn-Gresham of gun crime. Whilst the vast majority of this congregation is African American, Father Pfleger is white. Meeting with his parishioners Rajini discovers how personal his crusade has become. General Ware, a young man recently out of prison describes how Father Mike took him in after he found him wandering the streets late at night. Mothers Annette Nance Holt and Pam Bosley describe how Father Mike help them to find their faith again after the tragic loss of their teenage sons, both shot and killed. Father Mike shares how he has personally been affected by guns, his adopted son Jarvis shot just yards from his church door. While many praise the work of Father Pfleger, there are others who argue some of it is cosmetic and that real change must come from within the black community itself. Maze Jackson discusses Father Mike’s role within the community and whether change can be sustained. The Radical Disciple was presented by Rajini Vaidyanathan and produced by David McGuire and Claire Press Photo credit: Andrew Burton