Bronzeville
Local news from Bronzeville, Chicago, IL
- Bronzeville Is Getting a Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum — And a Brand-New Block of Homes to Match
Bronzeville's reputation as Chicago's cultural capital just got a major new chapter. A community center and tech hub planned for 4417 S. Sta
- New Homes Rising on Oakwood Boulevard: Bronzeville's Long-Vacant Holy Angels School Site Is Finally Coming Back to Life
Good news for neighbors who've walked past the shuttered Holy Angels School building for years: construction is officially on the way. Permi
- Bronzeville Steps Back Into Its Jazz Roots — and the Music Has Never Sounded Sweeter
Bronzeville's legendary jazz legacy came alive again this past Saturday as neighbors, historians, and music lovers gathered for 'At The Foru
- Bronzeville's Newest Outdoor Gem Is Turning a Vacant Lot Into a Living, Breathing Community Sanctuary
Something beautiful is taking root in Bronzeville — quite literally. South Side Sanctuary, the neighborhood's newest community-driven develo
- Bronzeville Residents Rally for Power Equity as New Health Center Strengthens the Community's Foundation
Bronzeville is showing its community muscle on two fronts this week — and both stories are about neighbors demanding and building a better q
- A Bronzeville Teacher's Act of Love Is Giving Hundreds of Students Their Perfect Prom Moment — For Free
Prom season is here, and one Bronzeville educator is making sure no student has to miss out on the magic. Dunbar Vocational High School teac
- Bronzeville Is Getting Ready to Celebrate: 6th Annual Juneteenth Fest Announced — and a New Public Art Series Is Transforming the Neighborhood Now
Bronzeville residents have two major reasons to mark their calendars this spring and summer. First, the neighborhood's beloved Annual Junete
- Bronzeville Is Reaching New Heights: A Historic Church Nears Landmark Status and a $900M Skyscraper Vision Takes Shape
Two major milestones are putting Bronzeville firmly on the map this week — one honoring the neighborhood's storied past, the other boldly im
- Bronzeville Is Building Up: New Two-Flats on 44th Street and a $126M Hip-Hop Museum Campus on the Horizon
Bronzeville's building boom just picked up more steam — and this week brought two fresh signs that the neighborhood's momentum is far from s
- Bronzeville's Brand-New Health Clinic Makes History With First Community Blood Drive — And a 90-Unit Housing Boom Is Next
Bronzeville is on a roll — and this week delivered two fresh reasons to celebrate. On Monday, March 30, the Northwestern Medicine Bronzevill
- Bronzeville Has a New 'Third Place' — And It's Run by a Mom Who Refused to Take No for an Answer
Bronzeville's social scene just got a new heartbeat. Kelli's Chicago, a warm and welcoming lounge at 210 E. 35th St. (2nd Floor), has opened
- South Side Sanctuary Is Turning a Long-Vacant Bronzeville Lot Into a Wellness and Culture Hub
A brand-new kind of community space is taking root in Bronzeville — and it's already turning heads. South Side Sanctuary, the latest communi
- Bronzeville's Last 'Millionaires' Row' Mansion — Once a Black-Owned Hospital — Hits the Market, Sparking a Preservation Push
A rare piece of Bronzeville's storied past is suddenly back in the spotlight. A stunning Victorian mansion at 3736 S. Indiana Ave. — an 11,1
- Bronzeville Seniors Score $820K Grant to Build Their Dream Café and Wellness Hub on the South Side
Bronzeville's senior community is about to get a long-awaited home of their own. The Silver Fox Cafe — a community space dreamed up by South
- Bronzeville Teams Up With Citywide Public Art Initiative to Spotlight Infrastructure and Community Pride
Bronzeville is stepping into a new kind of spotlight — one painted in public art and powered by community storytelling. Build Bronzeville, t
- Bronzeville's Historic Wabash YMCA — Birthplace of Black History Month — Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
One of Bronzeville's most storied landmarks is getting a new lease on life. The historic Wabash YMCA, the South Wabash Avenue building where
- Bronzeville to Get $126 Million Hip Hop Museum, Tech Hub, and Hotel in Bold State Street Revival Plan
Big things are taking shape for Bronzeville's State Street corridor. The Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum has announced plans to anchor a swe
- Bronzeville Coffee Company Opens Its Doors Today with Grand Opening Party on Wabash Avenue
Coffee lovers in Bronzeville, today is your day — the Bronzeville Coffee Company is officially throwing open its doors with a grand opening
- 90 New Apartments Coming to Bronzeville as City Council Greenlights $24 Million Michigan Avenue Development
Big news for Bronzeville's housing landscape: the Chicago City Council has officially approved a brand-new four-building residential complex
- Bronzeville Winery and The Silver Room Unite for 'A Film Called Black' Exhibition This February
Two of Bronzeville's most beloved cultural anchors have joined forces for a bold new creative experience. 'A Film Called Black,' a photograp
- South Side Sanctuary Launches Winter Wellness Series for Bronzeville Residents This February
The South Side Sanctuary is bringing warmth to winter in Bronzeville with the launch of their new February Wellness Series. The 13,000-squar
- New Gallery Spotlights Bronzeville Artists with 'Bending Light' Exhibition Opening This Weekend
The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) in Bronzeville will unveil its highly anticipated 'Bending Light' exhibition this Saturday, Febr
- Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center Launches February Community Health Series
The Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center is kicking off a new monthly community health initiative this February, offering res
- Bronzeville Cultural Trail Project Gains Momentum with $5 Million City Commitment
The Bronzeville Cultural Trail, an ambitious project that will connect the historic neighborhood directly to Chicago's lakefront, is gaining
- Intonation Music Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Bronzeville Home Opening in March
This year marks a watershed moment for Intonation Music as the Chicago-based nonprofit celebrates its 20th anniversary while establishing it
- JitneyEV Launches Electric Rideshare Service from New Bronzeville Headquarters
Bronzeville residents now have a greener transportation option with the official launch of JitneyEV's electric rideshare service operating f
- Bronzeville Book Club Run Combines Fitness and Literature with Dawn Turner This Weekend
Bronzeville residents looking to combine fitness and literature are in for a treat this weekend as the Book Club Run featuring 'Three Girls
- South Side Sanctuary Launches 'Winter Wellness Series' in Bronzeville This January
Bronzeville residents seeking to jumpstart their 2026 with community connection and wellness activities have an exciting new option this mon
- New Wayfinding Signs Connect Bronzeville Residents to Local Cultural Gems and Businesses
Bronzeville residents and visitors now have a new way to discover the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage and thriving business scene. For
- Next Stop: Chicago Art Project Launches Winter Mural Installations Across Bronzeville
Bronzeville residents can now experience a fresh wave of artistic expression brightening the winter landscape as the 'Next Stop: Chicago' ar