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Englewood Nature Trail Gets $3 Million In State Funding To Bring ‘Community-Led Project To Life’

The city now has about $29.4 million in federal, state and city funding to build the nature trail — a $72 million project, city officials said in March.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Long-Awaited Nature Trail Will Cost $72 Million To Build, City Says

The city has received about $26.4 million in federal, state and city funding, leaders at a city department said. Construction will begin in 2026.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Norfolk Southern Derailment Sent Toxic Fumes Into Ohio’s Air. Now, Chicago’s Englewood Neighbors Are Fighting To Keep Their Community Safe

The company has spent years expanding on the South Side, gearing up to run more freight traffic through a dense residential area shouldering decades of environmental burden.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

The Englewood Music Festival Is Back Next Month With Live Performances From Juvenile, Kindred The Family Soul

Ald. Stephanie Coleman created the celebration after noticing a lack of family-fun festivals in Englewood: "We deserve this."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Village Market Kicks Off Saturday, Bringing Fresh Produce, Live Music To The South Side

Neighbors can visit the Englewood Village Market starting Saturday through Oct. 29 for food and plants, chef demos and family-fun activities.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Vinyl & Vittles Brings A Spin Of Music And Fun To The South Side

The live music event, hosted monthly, will connect neighbors with local DJs, record sellers and restaurants. “We want Englewood to feel empowered to know that events are happening throughout their community this summer," an organizer said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Multimillion-Dollar Nature Trail Is Moving Forward. Locals Want It To Be For Neighbors, By Neighbors

The 1.5-mile trail will run along an abandoned, city-owned rail embankment on 59th. "This is an opportunity to bring Englewood and West Englewood together," a community organizer said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Explore The Englewood Nature Trail At This Week’s Forage And Plant Walk

The two-hour stroll includes wildflower bouquet-making, a seed exchange and an edible and medicinal plant tutorial.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

How Can We Improve Food Access In Chicago And Beyond? Food Policy Summit Brings Experts Together In South Shore

Activists Malik Yakini of Detroit and Navina Khanna of Oakland will headline the 15th annual summit Friday at South Shore Cultural Center.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Here’s A List Of Things To Do This Weekend In Englewood, Chatham And Auburn Gresham

It's time to get out and enjoy #SummertimeChi.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

With Legal Weed, South Side Neighborhoods Hurt By War On Drugs Will Get Economic Boost, Officials Say: ‘This Is Reparations’

Activists and elected officials are working to make sure legal weed benefits people of color — not just white North Siders.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham