Concerned Citizens of Bronzeville (CCoB)

Concerned Citizens of Bronzeville (CCoB) Concerned Citizens of Bronzeville (CCoB) is a group of residents and stakeholders working to build a thriving community.

CCoB is a member organization of SOUL - Southsiders Organized for Unity & Liberation. We define a “thriving community” as a place where:
· Residents feel safe
· The streets are clean and walkable
· There are diverse shopping options
· The environment is conducive to socializing
· Children are happy, healthy and receive a quality education from public schools
· Seniors are supported and engaged
· V

isitors feel welcomed and view it as a destination. CCoB embraces and promotes the arts and is committed to rebranding our community by focusing on the following quality of life issues:
1) Safety & Security
2) Economic Development (improve, promote and protect our commercial corridors)
3) Beautification

06/16/2025
06/16/2025

🗣Have you marked your calendars for June 26th?

Tickets for our 2025 Hyde Park Jazz Festival Benefit Gala and Concert are HERE‼️Kick off the 2025 season by helping us keep the Festival FREE for everyone. You won’t want to miss it!

Purchase a ticket TODAY by clicking the link here or in our bio 🔗

https://www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org/benefit-2025

Be a part of creating something BIG for Bronzeville!Join us on April 3rd from 6:00–7:30 pm at It Takes A Village Leaders...
04/01/2025

Be a part of creating something BIG for Bronzeville!

Join us on April 3rd from 6:00–7:30 pm at It Takes A Village Leadership Academy Bronzeville Campus to help shape the future with the community center we've all been waiting for!

BronzeWell, developed by OASES, creator of the South Side Sanctuary and designed by acclaimed architect Germane Barnes, will be a vibrant, inclusive space where everyone can heal, learn, and thrive. This is your opportunity to help create a powerful hub for innovation, well-being, and empowerment in our community.

🔗 RSVP now and make your voice heard: bit.ly/BRONZEWELL

Special thanks to all BronzeWell partners!

Sunshine Enterprises, Sunshine Management, Sesenergi Eco Solutions Enterprise, The Plant Based African, Urban Technology Academy, and The Luv Foundation

03/22/2025

Will CPS Sink or Stabilize? What You Need to Know About the Budget Crisis

Here’s a brief summary:

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is currently facing a major budget deficit, and conversations are underway about how to address the shortfall. A recent memo from consulting firm Baker Tilly outlines three main strategies: making budget cuts such as staff furloughs, refinancing existing debt, and requesting additional funds from the city through special taxing districts.
Read more: https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/03/18/baker-tilly-memo-to-school-board-cps-no-great-options/

The CPS board is preparing to vote on whether to take on a $175 million pension payment that the city has historically covered. This vote is significant—if CPS doesn’t reimburse the city, it could deepen the deficit and possibly trigger a credit downgrade, making future borrowing more expensive. Read more: https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/03/20/chicago-school-board-vote-pension-payment

To close the projected $738 million operating budget gap for FY2025, several revenue-generating and cost-saving options are being considered. Learn more: https://kidsfirstchicago.org/publications/cps-revenue-options

For broader context on the tensions around CPS governance and funding, check out these related articles:

• Battle Over Chicago School Funding Descends Into Name-Calling, Resignations – WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/battle-over-chicago-school-funding-descends-into-name-calling-resignations-1c88e5ff

• Chicago Mayor Names New School Board After Resignations – AP News: https://apnews.com/article/e24d029cad55cb6029d8c559d8c4534d

📢 Please comment and share your point of view or articles not included here.

Stay Informed and SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK!!!

📢 Chicago Parents: Your Child’s Education Matters!With CPS facing a $500M+ budget deficit, many programs and services ma...
03/19/2025

📢 Chicago Parents: Your Child’s Education Matters!

With CPS facing a $500M+ budget deficit, many programs and services may be on the chopping block. Our kids deserve quality education, stability, and opportunities—and it’s time to explore all options.

Did you know? Many private schools in Chicago offer scholarships for BIPOC students to ensure diversity and access to high-quality education. These opportunities can significantly reduce tuition costs and provide smaller class sizes, strong academic support, and long-term educational benefits.

💡 What can you do?

✅ Look into private school scholarships —there are lots of programs and initiatives help make private education affordable.
✅ Ask about financial aid —many schools have funding specifically for underrepresented students.
✅ Explore ALL educational options—your child’s future is worth it.

CPS families, don’t wait for budget cuts to impact your child’s learning. The right opportunity could be just a conversation away!

📩 Want help finding resources?
* Drop a comment below, or
* DM Teshera Hull (co-founder of CCOB, former LSC Parent Rep, and parent of two children in private school)
* Share this post with your network.



https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/03/18/with-critical-cps-budget-vote-looming-long-awaited-memo-drops-on-ways-to-fill-cps-deficit?

The memo comes as Mayor Brandon Johnson ramps up pressure on the school board to include in its amended budget a payment for a city pension fund that covers some CPS staff.

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