South Chicago Chamber of Commerce
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Standard Bank Royal Savings Bank C&G Restaurant Ellis Cleaners Villa Guadalupe
Park National Bank
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RAINBOW APPAREL AND PATHWAYS
GET RECOGNITION FOR GOING “GREEN” Two of the newest buildings here on the southeast side have been presented with plaques in recognition of their incorporating Silver LEED designs in their two respective buildings. The awards were presented by the Chamber, Claretian Associates, Alderman John Pope and Marilyn Engwall of the Chicago Department of Community Development. After a devastating fire that destroyed the original Rainbow building that once housed Woolworth’s, Rainbow was encouraged to incorporate earth friendly designs into their planned new construction. They responded favorably and are equipped for a green roof, floors and windows that meet certification standards. The Victory Center of Pathways located at 92nd Harbor not only is a welcome addition to the area by providing sorely needed senior housing, but also designed the buildings with a green roof and other designs that qualify for such certification as well. All property owners considering physical improvements or new construction for their buildings are being encouraged to also consider including such silver LEED qualifying designs in their plans. The community area has recently been designated as a LEED District. One of the limited few in the Midwest and surely the City of Chicago. Hat’s off to these two developers for having the vision and commitment to build such remarkable earth friendly buildings!!! 
Marilyn Engwall (DCD), 10th Ward Alderman John Pope,
Vanessa Bains (Rainbow Manager),
Neil Bosanko ( South Chicago Chamber)
BACK TO SCHOOL FEST SET FOR SOUTH CHICAGO
The annual South Chicago Back to School Fest has been set for July 31, 2010. It will be held on the 91st Block of Exchange and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Chicago Family Health Center will also be conducting their annual health fair at the same time. The center will offer up to 100 back to school physicals and shots free of charge on a 1st come 1st served basis. Parents must bring their records with the child in order to receive these services. Free bags of school supplies will be given to the young students in attendance. A resource fair will also be held to promote local organizations and agency services in the community. The moon walk and some live entertainment will also be a part of this celebration that has been held for the past three decades here in South Chicago. Due to limited funding, the Chamber will not be conducting other such fests throughout their district. Generally three such fests were supported by the Chamber to ensure that students throughout the Chamber district were being included. The street car will also be a part of the festivities that day, as the route runs past the event, we will be offering free rides that day so that students can come out and take advantage of the freebees offered!
NEW PROGRAM FOR VETS BEING PROMOTED LOCALLY SECURITY A MAIN FOCUS BY COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS On June 22nd a group of local community leaders from schools, churches, community agencies and organizations met to discuss the increasing problem of break-in’s of automobiles and other crimes in the corridor bounded by Mackinaw and Houston from 93rd to 90th. It appears as though the area immediately surrounding the OLG Church has been targeted by a group of individuals that are bold enough to break into cars and jack up cars to steal tires as well as physical attacks on parishioners and residents alike. This has also been a source of complaints from businesses along the 92nd street corridor as well. Although a community meeting with the police superintendent, commander and alderman was planned for the 29th, it ultimately was decided that a more specific strategy should be in place before such a meeting is to occur. At this same meeting, it became quite evident that there were a number of strategies in place as well as serious efforts to combat crime with long term effects. An array of agencies and organizations unveiled individual efforts that are engaging residents to a major degree. Locally, our own 2 beats average about 2,000-3,000 calls for service on an average month. Some of the highest numbers in the city. The meetings attract about 40-50 - individuals each. A respectable amount of residents at that. A safe community is necessary in order for progress to be made in the overall redevelopment of the area and region. It is crucially vital for students to be able to go to and from school, residents to roam freely, visitors to feel safe and secure, etc. More information will be forthcoming as it develops. In the meantime, please make a point of attending the beat meetings in our community. Beat 424 is from the middle of Commercial to the Calumet River. The Beat 423 is from the middle of Commercial to South Chicago Ave. The 424 meeting takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the basement of OLG Church. The 423 meeting is the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the basement of Immaculate Conception Church. 
A brand spanking new program and resource for all military veterans to take advantage of is ready to be announced locally at a meeting being held at the Chamber for community leaders that have contact with veterans. This program is geared at providing training, jobs and education to those that served our community in any and all war conflicts. It is being spearheaded by Jerry Elsner of the Illinois State Crime Commission and includes such partners as the Teamsters Union, De Paul University, Cook County Sheriffs Office and local Edward Vrdolyak. Vets will be able to receive free training, employment via the union and other partner and at the same time, receive a college degree thru the university in the process!!! The key component is to provide as much support as possible to ensure success by the veteran participants. The Chamber is actively promoting this program locally to ensure that our part of the town veterans take advantage of this once in a life opportunity. The Chamber has reached out to veterans groups, churches, agencies etc. in an effort to put the word out to these veterans that call the southeast side their home!
