Bronzeville Trail Task Force

10/24/2025

I don't know Illinois Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, but I have two suns and 5 grand children. His loss is unimaginable. I extend my deepest condolences to former State Senator and to his wife Cindy, and the entire Bailey family. May their memories be a blessing to ALL who knew them. Their other son, 10-year-old Finn, was not on the helicopter and is safe. He now has lost his entire immediate family.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Wed…

10/22/2025

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By Alex Baum, Regional Director – ERA-co Progress shouldn’t be measured by taller towers anymore. It should be measured by how smartly a city repurposes the steel and concrete it already owns. In fact, the pivot from “build bigger” to “reuse better” is already showing up (and has been fo...

09/11/2025

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A goal of creating a nature trail along a historic site is growing toward reality in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

09/09/2025

What an AMAZING opportunity for these students and they are getting PAID in a "Workforce Development" program!

09/09/2025

BREAKING: Listen In TODAY at 12:30p Sharp!

08/18/2025

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/17/opinion-chicago-606-trail-ten-year-anniversary/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMQC2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlHfi_BbbDSYITWDvFXwCDgLpYyBuGPfZx_QM4w41OMMI5zVkZBCnJLYVX7r_aem_CEgw0XP7WeD92Bt8mj9ZBg

In a city where almost everything is on a strict grid and flat, the 606 is neither.

08/18/2025

https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/29/the-606s-bloomingdale-trail-the-poster-child-for-future-trail-projects-turns-10/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMQCuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnEo6gl_PgJw7IqAtAGjEyLyPNNXlHEAUtNHLTV1hGEQx2458CoGeoi50HO7_aem_dQ4NCMbP7kSFPXvECsz09g

The trail has come to define parts of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, increasing access to the outdoors while contributing to rising property values and gentrification.

08/12/2025

Applications are due Friday, August 15 for Small, Medium and Large Community Development grants, the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund and Adopt-A-Landmark fund! Learn more at Chicago.gov/DPDGrants.