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Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club Finally Has A Home In Greater Grand Crossing
Joseph Williams’ nonprofit, which mentors South Side men and fathers, will cut the ribbon Saturday on its community center, welcoming families for weekly storytime, a marketplace and other events.
Your Reporter
Atavia covers Englewood, Chatham and Auburn Gresham.
Ashburn native Atavia Reed grew up spending weekends at Gertie’s Ice Cream and Ford City Mall. These days, you can find her having a cup (or two) of coffee at Kusanya Cafe, typing away at Soul Veg City or basking in the sun at Afro Joe’s. She loves talking about all things film, music and books.
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Ward Politics
Chatham Mental Health Center Could Open In 2024
Construction on the support center will begin early next year, nonprofit leaders said. Neighbors can begin visiting now for peer-run drop-in services.
Walgreens Will Close Far South Side Store Next Week
The West Roseland location was the only Walgreens pharmacy in the 21st Ward. Neighbors must now “travel over a mile in order to reach the…
Chicago State Unveils $250 Million Plan For 95th Street
A panel of local leaders pitched four projects — modeled after UChicago’s Arts Incubator, Casa Querétaro in Pilsen and other mixed-use buildings — for vacant…
A Neighbor To Know
Englewood’s Olive Branch Mission Appoints First Black Woman Director In Its 157-Year History
Katrina Coleman visited the homeless shelter’s headquarters 20 years ago to see her brother at a rehab program. She hasn’t left.
Local Groups
South, West Side Business Owners Can Get Up To $25,000 Through Allstate Grant Program
Allstate is teaming with community development corporations on the grants. Businesses owners and nonprofits can apply through April 30.
How to help
Wear Your Favorite Hoodie To My Block, My Hood, My City’s Hoodie Ball To Support Group’s Work
The Hoodie Ball hopes to raise enough funds to continue My Block, My Hood, My City’s efforts, like the holiday lights celebration and food giveaways.…
Block Club’s impact
Help An Englewood Organizer ‘Spread Hope’ With Presents For 1,000 Children
Deonte Tanner, founder of Servants For Hope, is raising $15,000 to buy gifts for kids up to age 13 at the Project Hope Campaign.
