Northwest Side Community Development Corporation

08/21/2026

Belmont Cragin y Portage Park – compartan sus ideas sobre el Estudio de Uso del Suelo de la Avenida Cicero y el posible desarrollo en nuestro barrio.

Belmont Cragin and Portage Park – share your thoughts on the city’s Cicero Avenue Land Use Study and potential development in our neighborhood!

08/18/2026

On Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00–11:30 a.m., Illinois Restaurant Association will be hosting an Employment Law Roundtable for Small Businesses at El Cid, 2645 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, 60647.

The roundtable will provide small business owners with an opportunity to hear important employment law updates, ask questions directly to an attorney, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and learn about free resources available to support their businesses. Complimentary breakfast will also be provided.

08/17/2026

No single organization has every answer.

That's why Northwest Side CDC believes in building strong partnerships that benefit our small business community.
As a Referral Partner of the Cook County Source Small Business Source, we're able to connect entrepreneurs with additional advising, educational programs, and specialized resources that complement the services we already provide.
When organizations work together, entrepreneurs win.
Let's grow your business together!

08/17/2026

Our friends at are hosting an 8 week culinary training! Share with anyone interested in this opportunity!

08/14/2026

🌧️ EVENT LOCATION UPDATE! 🎨🏆

Due to the possibility of rain and changing weather conditions, we are updating the meeting location for tomorrow’s Belmont Cragin Art Contest Winner Celebration + Volunteer Day!

📅 Saturday, August 15th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Blackhawk Park Fieldhouse
2318 N. Lavergne Ave.
➡️ We will be meeting inside the fieldhouse.

The celebration is still ON! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the talented winners of our Belmont Cragin Community Art Contest! 🖼️✨ Each winner will be honored during a special ceremony, and we’ll have snacks and water available for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported our artists, and helped make this contest possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow! ❤️

Same date. Same time. New location!

See you at Blackhawk Park! 🎨🏆🌳

08/10/2026

Starting or growing a business?

Start with Northwest Side CDC.

We offer:
✅ One-on-one business advising
✅ Business planning assistance
✅ Workshops & trainings
✅ Connections to grants and financing opportunities
✅ Marketing support
✅ Technical assistance

And when your business needs additional specialized support, we can connect you to the Cook County Source and its network of expert service providers.

Together, we're helping Cook County entrepreneurs build stronger businesses.

08/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 16 semifinalists of the ¡Atrévete! Pitch Competition! 🎉

Your passion, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit have earned you a spot in the next round. We can't wait to see you take the stage and continue bringing your business vision to life. ¡Felicidades! 👏✨

08/07/2026

I’m proud to share a milestone moment for the Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective(CVNC): the release of its first-ever CVNC Impact Report.

As an organization that has received a direct benefit from CVNC, I’m honored to be part of an organization committed to strengthening community-based organizations in Chicago through relationship-centered, equity-rooted, and values-aligned capacity building. This inaugural report captures what that commitment looks like in action and reflects the shared work of CVNC consultants, partners, and community organizations across Chicago.

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08/07/2026

Attention: The Red Alert Save Our Hospitals Tour is rolling into Chicago on Sat, Aug 8. With looming Medicaid cuts, hospitals — like Community First Medical Center — are at risk of service cuts and even possible closures. Join us for a rally to protect patient care, build power, and fight for a healthy society! RSVP here: https://nnu.org/chicago

08/05/2026

Hey, Belmont Cragin! In just two weeks, we'll be hosting our Neighborhood Cleanup & Belmont Cragin Art Contest Winners Ceremony on Saturday, August 15!

We'll meet at 10:00 AM at the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation offices, located at 5233 W. Diversey Ave. From there, we'll begin our neighborhood cleanup route and make our way to Blackhawk Park, where we'll celebrate and recognize the winners of the Belmont Cragin Art Contest.

We'd love for you to join us! Click the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-art-celebration-and-neighborhood-cleanup-in-belmont-cragin-tickets-1993618560782?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Have questions? Feel free to send us a message—we're happy to help!