West Englewood
Local news from West Englewood, Chicago, IL
- West Englewood's 1.8-Mile Elevated Nature Trail Takes Shape — and Summer Is Bringing a Big Block Party to Celebrate
West Englewood is heading into the final days of April with fresh momentum on one of its most ambitious public space projects in a generatio
- Shovels Hit the Ground at 63rd & Western: West Englewood's $22.5M Housing Development Is Officially Underway
West Englewood just marked one of its most exciting construction milestones in years. On April 13, community leaders, developers, and neighb
- West Englewood Gears Up for a Power Week: Free Homeownership Lab, Small Business Finance Training & Community Meetups Ahead
West Englewood residents have a packed — and empowering — week ahead, with multiple free community events hitting the calendar right now. Fi
- West Englewood's Future Green Trail Is Taking Shape — and Neighbors Are Helping Design It
A long-envisioned ribbon of green through the heart of West Englewood is officially moving from dream to blueprint — and the community gets
- West Englewood Lands 30 New Homes & a Major Affordable Housing Win — Spring 2026 Is Shaping Up Big
West Englewood is closing out the first week of April with two major housing announcements that signal just how much momentum this neighborh
- Illinois Tech Students Design Dream Homes for West Englewood — and the Agro-Eco District Breaks Ground This Summer
West Englewood is attracting some fresh creative energy this spring — from the drawing boards of architecture students to the shovels of a l
- West Englewood Gets a Housing Boost — and the Englewood Jazz Festival Is Turning 25
West Englewood is entering spring with two fresh milestones worth celebrating — one rooted in housing stability, the other in the neighborho
- Teamwork Englewood's Youth Empowerment Day Is Tomorrow — Plus, an Englewood Native's Vision for Chicago Is Turning Heads Citywide
West Englewood has two fresh reasons to celebrate this week — and both put the neighborhood's people and potential front and center. First,
- West Englewood's New Healing House Opens Its Doors — Bringing Mental Health & Wellness Resources Right to the Block
West Englewood residents now have a brand-new local resource dedicated entirely to their mental health and well-being. The Healing House, lo
- R.A.G.E. Brings the Neighborhood Together at Englewood Village Meeting This Tuesday — Plus a $100K Win for Southside Blooms
West Englewood has two fresh reasons to celebrate this week. First, the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) is hosting an E
- Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Launches Free Solar Training & Small Business Finance Programs This Spring
West Englewood residents and aspiring entrepreneurs have two powerful new opportunities on their doorstep this spring, courtesy of the Great
- Growing Home Moves Closer to Breaking Ground on Game-Changing 56,000-Sq-Ft West Englewood Campus
West Englewood is on the cusp of a landmark transformation as Growing Home, one of the neighborhood's most trusted agricultural nonprofits,
- We Grow Chicago Coalition Unites West Englewood Neighbors Around the Peace Campus This Winter
A powerful community coalition is quietly strengthening the fabric of West Englewood this winter — and residents are invited to be part of i
- West Englewood Community Center's Performing Arts & Urban Garden Programs Give Residents New Ways to Connect This Winter
As February winds down, the West Englewood Community Center is quietly doing what it does best — opening doors for neighbors of every age. T
- Teamwork Englewood's 'Food as Medicine' Series and R.A.G.E. Homeownership Sessions Fuel West Englewood's February Revival
West Englewood residents have a packed calendar of community-building opportunities this February, as two neighborhood anchors roll out fres
- West Englewood Residents Rally for Racine Green Line Station Reopening at R.A.G.E. Meeting
West Englewood residents demonstrated their commitment to neighborhood revitalization as the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.
- Southside Blooms Expands Operations in West Englewood with New Spring Flower Market
Southside Blooms, the innovative flower shop operating in West Englewood under Chicago Eco House, is launching a special spring flower marke
- West Englewood Mental Health Clinic Launches New Healing Arts Program This Sunday
West Englewood residents will gain access to innovative mental health resources this Sunday as the Englewood West 63rd Street Mental Health
- West Englewood Launches Urban Earth Corps Program to Create Green Job Opportunities for Residents
West Englewood residents will soon benefit from a groundbreaking workforce development initiative as Grow Greater Englewood launches its fir
- Growing Home Unveils Plans for $25 Million Eco-Campus in West Englewood
West Englewood residents will soon benefit from a transformative $25 million campus focused on urban agriculture and workforce development.
- Share The Love WinterFest 2026 Expands with New Winter Marketplace for West Englewood Families
The annual Share The Love Winter Fest is returning to West Englewood this December, bringing a wealth of resources to community members duri
- Historic Ogden Park in West Englewood to Receive New $25 Million Fieldhouse
West Englewood residents have cause for celebration as city officials recently announced plans to build a new, modern fieldhouse in historic
- West Englewood to Benefit from Mayor Johnson's $33 Million Community Development Initiative
West Englewood residents will soon see new economic opportunities as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson's recently announced $33 million in Commu
- R.A.G.E. Celebrates 15 Years with New Member Drive in West Englewood
West Englewood residents have a new opportunity to shape their community's future as the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.
- Southside Blooms to Open West Englewood's Second Location Following CNN Hero Award
West Englewood residents will soon have a new flower shop as Southside Blooms announces plans to expand following founder Quilen Blackwell's
- West Englewood Community Center Launches Winter Youth Arts Initiative for January 2026
The West Englewood Community Center has kicked off an exciting new youth arts program for neighborhood children this January. The community-
- Englewood Connect Food Hub Nears Completion, Set to Transform West Englewood's Culinary Landscape
West Englewood residents are eagerly anticipating the imminent completion of the Englewood Connect food hub, a transformative $10.3 million
- Englewood Arts Collective Expands Creative Placemaking Initiatives in West Englewood for 2026
West Englewood residents will soon benefit from expanded arts programming as the Englewood Arts Collective (EAC) announced plans to increase
- West Englewood Prepares for 'Share the Love WinterFest' Community Celebration on December 13
West Englewood families will soon enjoy a free holiday celebration as WE GROW partners prepare to host the annual 'Share the Love WinterFest
- West Englewood Celebrates Historic Win: Racine Green Line Station Set to Reopen After 30-Year Closure
West Englewood residents have cause for celebration this December as Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act