West Pullman
Local news from West Pullman, Chicago, IL
Situated on Chicago's far South Side, West Pullman originated as a refuge for Pullman Train Company workers before becoming home to diverse industrial workers. The Kensington/115th Street corridor evolved from an Italian community to a Hispanic enclave.
Part of the West Pullman community area of Chicago.
- A $4 Million Afro-Caribbean Restaurant and Event Space Is Coming to West Pullman — Here's What Residents Need to Know
West Pullman is on the cusp of welcoming a landmark new dining and community destination, and the project is moving closer to reality. Ethol
- West Pullman Firehouse Put Up for Sale to Power New Safety Training Center — Plus Your Library's Halloween Lineup Is Here
A West Pullman landmark is about to begin a new chapter. The City of Chicago announced on October 14, 2026 that it is moving forward with th
- Habitat for Humanity's 14th Women Build Brings 700 Volunteers to West Pullman This October — Nearly 50 Homes and Counting
West Pullman is about to get a lot busier with hard hats and hammers. Habitat for Humanity Chicago launched its 14th annual Women Build even
- West Pullman's Ethola Restaurant & BSCP Hall Tapped for City Renovation Grant, Bringing Afro-Caribbean Flavors and a Community Venue to 119th Street
A West Pullman restaurant and event space is getting a city-backed boost — and the neighborhood's dining and gathering scene may never look
- West Pullman's Transit Future Inches Closer: Red Line Extension Targets 2026 Construction Start, Promising a New Era of Connectivity for the Far South Side
For decades, West Pullman residents have navigated one of Chicago's most persistent inequities: a neighborhood packed with civic pride and c
- Fall Is Here, and West Pullman Park Is Ready: New Season of Programs Launches This Week at a Neighborhood Institution
For West Pullman residents looking to plug into something new this fall, the answer may be closer than they think. West Pullman Park — the 1
- Your West Pullman Library Is the Place to Be This Week — And the Far South Side's Fall Events Are Just Getting Started
Summer isn't quite over on the Far South Side, and the West Pullman Branch of the Chicago Public Library is making sure the neighborhood fee
- A Promise Kept: Black-Owned Grocery Store Coming to West Pullman, Ending a Two-Year Food Desert
West Pullman is getting its grocery store back — and this time, it will be Black-owned. In a announcement that rippled across the Far South
- 101 Acres of Possibility: Far South CDC's Mega-Project Vision Could Reshape West Pullman's Future for Generations
West Pullman may be on the verge of its most ambitious transformation yet. Far South Community Development Corporation — already one of the
- Step Inside History: The 2026 Historic Pullman House Tour Is Coming — and the Far South Side Is Ready to Welcome the World
Fall is shaping up to be a landmark season for the Far South Side, and one of the most anticipated events on Chicago's cultural calendar is
- Building Dreams on the Far South Side: Habitat for Humanity's 20-Home West Pullman Development Marks a Historic Milestone
West Pullman just hit a major homeownership milestone — and this one is being built brick by brick. Habitat for Humanity Chicago has broken
- All Aboard History: Pullman Railroad Days 2026 Draws Rail Fans to the Far South Side — and West Pullman's Climate-Smart Playground Steals the Show
It was a big week for the Far South Side's community pride. Pullman Railroad Days 2026, held July 25–26 at Pullman National Historical Park
- Fall Flavors on the Horizon: West Pullman's First Food Truck Festival Is Coming This October
West Pullman neighbors, mark your calendars — the Far South Side is getting its own Food Truck Festival on October 10, 2026, and it's shapin
- Red Line Heading South: West Pullman's New Michigan Avenue Station Moves Closer to Reality as Construction Era Begins
West Pullman is on the cusp of a transit transformation decades in the making. The long-anticipated CTA Red Line Extension — which will stre
- Fresh Food Coming to the Far South Side: A New Grocery Store Is Planned for West Pullman
West Pullman residents may soon have a major new reason to celebrate — and to skip the long drive to the nearest full-service supermarket. T
- New Neighbor Alert: UCAN Chicago Joins the Maple Park Marketplace, Bringing Youth Services to West Pullman's Growing Hub
West Pullman's Maple Park Marketplace just got a powerful new addition. The Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) has
- Pedal, Walk & Put Down Roots: West Pullman's Major Taylor Trail and Rising Home Values Signal a Neighborhood on the Move
West Pullman has long been one of Chicago's best-kept secrets for homebuyers — and in 2026, that secret is officially getting out. According
- From Coworkers to Neighbors: Habitat for Humanity's West Pullman Townhomes Are Turning Dreams Into Deeds
Something remarkable is quietly taking shape on the Far South Side: Habitat for Humanity Chicago's largest real estate development in the or
- Roots, Rows & Recess: West Pullman's Summer of Green Is Blooming at the Park and in the Soil
West Pullman is growing — literally — and this July, two of the neighborhood's most grounding community assets are in full swing. West Pullm
- All Aboard History: Pullman Railroad Days Returns July 25–26 with a Centennial Celebration to Remember
Far South Side neighbors, mark your calendars — one of the region's most beloved summer traditions is pulling back into the station in a big
- A $200 Million Vision Takes Shape: Morgan Park Commons Targets Phase One Launch at West Pullman's 115th and Halsted
West Pullman's most transformative development project is inching closer to reality. The Far South Community Development Corporation (Far So
- Fresh Aisles Ahead: Black-Owned Living Fresh Market Set to End West Pullman's Food Desert at 115th and Halsted
West Pullman neighbors, help is on the way at the grocery store. After the Aldi at 115th Street and Halsted closed in 2024, leaving the corn
- Flavors of the Caribbean Are Coming to 119th Street: Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall Scores City Grant to Transform West Pullman's Dining Scene
West Pullman is about to get a serious taste of something new. Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall, located at 846 W. 119th St., has been awarde
- Far South CDC's Food Truck Festival Was a Neighborhood Smash — And the Block Is Just Getting Warmed Up
West Pullman's community spirit was on full display recently as the Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) wrapped up a
- Rails to the Future: West Pullman's Red Line Extension Construction Moves Forward, Bringing New Connectivity to the Far South Side
West Pullman is on the cusp of a transit transformation that's been decades in the making. The CTA's Red Line Extension — which will push th
- Pedal, Stroll, and Grow: West Pullman's Major Taylor Trail and Rising Home Values Put the Neighborhood in Motion
West Pullman is on the move — literally. The Major Taylor Trail, a scenic 6-mile path winding right through the heart of the neighborhood, h
- Summer Is Served: West Pullman's Library and Park Fire Up Free Programs for the Whole Family
West Pullman residents have plenty of reasons to step outside — and inside — this June, as two of the neighborhood's most beloved public ins
- Home Sweet Home: Habitat for Humanity's 20-Unit Townhome Project Is Reshaping West Pullman Block by Block
West Pullman's housing landscape is getting a major — and lasting — upgrade. Habitat for Humanity Chicago has broken ground on its largest r
- Juneteenth Is Coming to the Far South Side: Far South CDC's 2026 Festival Is One for the Calendar
West Pullman neighbors, mark June 19 in big, bold letters — because the Far South Side is about to celebrate in style. The Far South Communi
- All Aboard for Summer: Railroad Days Returns to Pullman National Historical Park With Tickets, Trains, and Family Fun
West Pullman families looking for a standout summer outing don't have to go far. Pullman National Historical Park — just steps from the neig