Commercial Ave SSA

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Free Ice Cream for Students & Teachers!

Wrap up summer break with a sweet treat in South Chicago. TNT Ramen is serving up free ice cream for all students and teachers to celebrate the last day of summer.

⚬ When: Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
⚬ Where: TNT Ramen (8929 S Commercial Ave, South Chicago)
⚬ Who: All students and teachers

08/19/2026

What a great evening!

Last Thursday, SSA #5 had the pleasure of hosting our Business Mixer at Bridgeview Brew in South Chicago, bringing together business owners, property owners, community partners, and local leaders to connect and strengthen relationships throughout the Commercial Avenue business district.

A special thank you to Jessica Smith and Bridgeview Brew for hosting us. We also appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success.

Building a stronger corridor starts with building stronger connections, and we're excited to keep that momentum going. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next networking event!

08/19/2026

South Chicago Back to School Resource Fair

The South Chicago Community Service Center is hosting a Back to School Resource Fair tomorrow, bringing free supplies, family fun, and valuable community services together in one spot.

Event Highlights:
⚬ Bookbag giveaways & clothing closet
⚬ Free haircuts, a bouncy house, and a food truck
⚬ Job resources from Metropolitan Family Services
⚬ Child support services via Illinois Healthcare & Family Services
⚬ Expungement resources with Teamwork Englewood
⚬ Support from Chicago Mobile Veteran Center & Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition
⚬ Purpose Foundation for Youth HIV testing with gift card incentives

Where: DFSS – South Chicago Community Service Center (8650 S. Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617)
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

📞 Contact: 312-747-0331

08/12/2026

Head over to Calumet Park for free vaccines and microchips for your pets!

Date: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Ticket distribution starts at 10:30 AM)
Location: Calumet Park Tennis Courts-9801 S. Avenue G, Chicago, IL 60617

Important Info:
⚬ Capacity: First 500 animals served while supplies last.
⚬ Preparation: Be prepared for a long wait—bring water, chairs, and waste bags.
⚬ Pet Requirements: Dogs must be in carriers or on standard leashes (no retractable leashes). Cats must be in carriers.

08/11/2026

Calling all South Chicago entrepreneurs! TechRise by P33 is hosting the South Chicago Pitch Competition, with a $25,000 prize up for grabs.

Selected founders will complete a free four-week accelerator program and pitch live on September 19!

Who should apply:
⚬ Businesses based in or rooted in South Chicago
⚬ Founders turning a side hustle into a full-time venture
⚬ Businesses ready to leverage tech to scale up

Application Deadline: August 16
Apply here: bit.ly/SouthChicagoTechRise
Be sure to share this with local founders, small business owners, and creators in the community!

08/10/2026

Great time at the South Chicago Neighborhood Network- SCNN Back to School Fair!

SSA #5 loved connecting with neighbors, sharing local resources, and chatting about what’s ahead for our commercial corridor. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello and support the community!

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