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Landmarks Illinois wants to redefine historic preservation, and now has a $1 million Driehaus Foundation grant
Jul 11, 2023 | Chicago Tribune
Chicago’s Driehaus Foundation approved Monday evening $1 million in funding for a Landmarks Illinois program that revives historic buildings on the city’s South and West sides.
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Mahalia Jackson Court, A Pop-Up Plaza With Restaurants, Art And Play Space, Opens In Chatham
September 3, 2022 | Block Club Chicago
The court dedicated to the South Side gospel singer will have daily food trucks, live music and art from local artists. It is the first step to creating the Mahalia Jackson Cultural District along 79th Street, organizers said.
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Food Truck Saturday happening at Mahalia Jackson Court in Chatham
OCT 15, 2022 | CHICAGO (CBS)
Along with food trucks, there will be music and other activities.
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A Community Art Space In Chatham Gives Local Creators A Space To Build, Showcase And Collaborate
May 10, 2022 | Block Club Chicago
Artists On The 9, a co-working art space and gallery, is part of what organizers hope will be an entire arts district along 79th Street.
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Mahalia Jackson Court, A Public Plaza With Pop-Up Businesses And Play Areas For Kids, Is Coming To Chatham This Summer
April 4, 2022 | Block Club Chicago
The public plaza named for the legendary gospel singer and Chatham resident will be at 79th and State, “one of the welcome intersections to Chatham,” an organizer said.
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POP! plazas announced for West Garfield Park, Chatham
March 31, 2022 | Chicago DPD
Projects will receive $500,000 in Chicago Recovery Plan grants to support commercial corridor revitalization efforts
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$5.5 million grant aims to expand tourism in 12 more underrepresented neighborhoods
Jan 23, 2023 | Chicago Tribune
The South Side of Chicago is often overlooked, stigmatized or simply ignored, said Nedra Sims Fears, executive director of the Greater Chatham Initiative. But in the past year, Chatham’s hidden gems and its unique culture have been uplifted, attracting visitors from all over the city.
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How Food Trucks Help Anchor a South Side Community Initiative
Oct 20, 2022 | Eater Chicago
Last month, the city unveiled an 8,500-square-foot outdoor plaza in Chatham, a new area packed with picnic benches and tables all surrounded by works from local artists.
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