George Rumsey Reports from the South Side of Chicago

News & Events

[November 2, 2011]
Closing the 21st Police District
SECC, HPKCC, and other community groups sponsor a meeting with the police superintendent and the alderman to discuss the closing of the 21st Police District. Rodfei Zedek, 7:00.

[November 3, 2011]
KOCO Forum on 21st Police District Closing
At Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street, 6:30. Parking in church lot.

[November 20, 2011]
Tellabration Celebrates 15th Season
Join nationally acclaimed storytellers for an afternoon of fun. Family concert, 3-5, adult concert 7-9:30. 6100 S. Blackstone. See calendar for details.

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Can We Make the South Side Better?

Of course!

It's never too late to get involved. The mid-Southside of Chicago is undergoing extensive redevelopment, and decisions being made today will impact our lives for many decades to come.

From the vacant Michael Reese site to the US Steel Southworks, change is in progress. Would you like a casino at the old Michael Reese site, or a tech park? Or maybe a shopping area like Roosevelt Road? How about hotels and resaurants and entertainment for people at McCormick Place?

What's happening? The new 31st Street Harbor. Almost 300,000 square feet of new retail in Hyde Park. University of Chicago expansion into Woodlawn, and perhaps Washington Park. Senior housing. Safety and crime. Greening the neighborhoods. Smarter transit options.

Make your voice heard. Get involved.

Today.

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Basic services. Development. Health care. Crime and safety. Jobs. Affordable and accessible housing. Schools and libraries. Transportation. Greening.

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