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Chicago announces $39 million investment in missing middle housing across three neighborhoods
Thirty new multi-unit buildings valued at $39.4 million are set to be constructed on vacant lots in Chatham, South Chicago, and Morgan Park as part of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development’s (DPD) Missing Middle Housing Initiative.
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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund supports Twisted Eggroll expansion
An eggroll manufacturer, Twisted Eggroll, will expand its operations with the help of an $859,238 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant.
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City proposes land sale for new urban agriculture district in West Pullman
An acre of city land in Pullman is set to be transformed into the We Sow We Grow urban agriculture district.
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Morning Star Baptist Church named Chicago landmark
Grand Boulevard's Morning Star Baptist Church has been officially designated as a Chicago landmark by the City Council.
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City proposes funding for Logan Square garden project
Decorative fencing and a performance pavilion are proposed additions to the planned Emil Biorn Neighborhood Garden in Logan Square.
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Mayor proposes ordinance for redevelopment of vacant properties
An ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council aims to introduce two new tools to facilitate redevelopment projects that are hindered by liens on vacant properties.
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Tax incentive proposed for historic Fulton Market landmark
The Davis & Rankin Building, a historic structure located on the Near West Side, is set for a $77 million commercial rehabilitation.
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North Lawndale industrial complex receives tax incentive approval
A redevelopment project for a former illegal dump site in North Lawndale has been approved by the City Council.
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Mayor Johnson proposes housing project in North Lawndale
Eight multi-unit buildings are planned for construction in North Lawndale following a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council.
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Grant proposal seeks $1.2M for Pullman's Greenstone Church renovations
Exterior improvements to the Greenstone United Methodist Church in Pullman may soon be underway.
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City Council approves land sales for North Lawndale housing projects
Seventeen multi-unit residential buildings are set to be built in North Lawndale following the City Council's approval of the sale of 16 city-owned lots and additional financial backing.
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Black Ensemble Theater seeks city support for $5M expansion
The Black Ensemble Theater plans to expand its Uptown performance complex with the addition of a 150-seat studio theater and a rehearsal room.
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City approves land sale for East Garfield Park community plaza
A new community plaza is set to be developed in East Garfield Park after the City Council approved the sale of a quarter-acre of city land.
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Chicago announces $48.3M mixed-use project led by neighborhood initiatives
A $48.3 million mixed-use housing project, spearheaded by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, has been selected as the winning respondent to a City of Chicago request for qualifications (RFQ) for a site at the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and...
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Mayor Johnson announces funding for community development across Chicago
Mayor Johnson has announced $20 million in grants for 28 community development projects across the city.
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Chicago designates former WAX TRAX! Records site as official landmark
The City Council has approved the designation of the former WAX TRAX!
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City approves $2.4M grant for West Garfield Park community center
A former church in West Garfield Park is set to become the MAAFA Center for Arts & Activism, thanks to a $2.4 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.
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Eggroll manufacturer seeks expansion with city grant
An eggroll manufacturer is planning to expand its operations with the help of a proposed $859,238 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant.
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Zoning changes support new housing projects in Chatham and other neighborhoods
New zoning designations approved by the City Council will enable redevelopment in Chatham, Morgan Park, and South Chicago for Missing Middle housing projects.
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Mayor proposes new housing projects in North Lawndale
Seventeen multi-unit buildings are proposed for construction in North Lawndale, involving the sale of 16 city-owned lots and additional financial support.