West Pullman
Local news from West Pullman, Chicago, IL
- 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
- From the Ground Up: Ethola Restaurant & BSCP Hall Brings Afro-Caribbean Flavor and Job Opportunities to West Pullman
Something exciting is taking shape at 846 W. 119th St. in West Pullman — and it smells like the future. Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall, the
- City Dollars Headed to the Far South Side: Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Opens New Doors for West Pullman Businesses
West Pullman entrepreneurs and small business owners have fresh reason to take notice this week. On May 14, 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson and
- Shovels in the Ground: West Pullman's Red Line Extension Moves From Dream to Reality
Decades of advocacy just became concrete — literally. The CTA Red Line Extension, long the Far South Side's most anticipated infrastructure
- Walk Where History Was Made: Pullman Labor History Tour Returns to the Far South Side This May
History is literally underfoot on the Far South Side this spring — and West Pullman residents have a front-row seat. The Friends of Pullman
- Grants, Goals & Good Books: West Pullman's Spring Surge of Community Empowerment
West Pullman residents have not one but two fresh pathways to invest in their own community this May — and both put real resources directly
- Summer Is Loading: West Pullman Park Opens Summer 2026 Registration as Red Line Construction Era Dawns
West Pullman residents have two big reasons to look forward to the months ahead — and both signal that the neighborhood's momentum is anythi
- Far South CDC's Grand Vision for West Pullman's 115th & Halsted Corridor Takes Shape
West Pullman's commercial heartbeat is getting a major boost — and the nonprofit spearheading the change has a plan as big as the Far South
- West Pullman's Rainwater-Fighting Playground Is Protecting Homes — One Storm at a Time
A West Pullman schoolyard is quietly doing something remarkable: soaking up the sky. The specially designed playground at Ronald Brown Eleme
- Roll Call, West Pullman: Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby Is Bringing Its Skates — and Its Whole Community — to the Far South Side
West Pullman is about to become the new home of full-contact, full-throttle excitement. The Chicago Knockouts, a beloved Chicago-area roller
- Flavor Meets Future: West Pullman's Ethola Restaurant & BSCP Hall Wins City Grant to Fuel Afro-Caribbean Renovation
West Pullman has a delicious new reason to celebrate. Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall, the neighborhood's Afro-Caribbean restaurant and even
- A New Beginning: Mayor Johnson Breaks Ground on South Side Birthing Center, Bringing Maternal Care Closer to West Pullman
West Pullman families have fresh cause for celebration this week as Mayor Brandon Johnson made history on April 10, 2026, breaking ground on
- Fresh Federal Boost: CHA Approves 100+ Housing Vouchers for West Pullman's 1 Fifteen Michigan Apartments
West Pullman residents have even more reason to feel optimistic about the neighborhood's housing future this week. In an April 1 action, the
- Spring Into Action: West Pullman Park Launches New Season of Programs for All Ages
As April arrives and the Far South Side shakes off winter, West Pullman Park is rolling out a fresh slate of spring programming — and there'
- A Century of Stone, Renewed: Historic Greenstone Church Restoration Signals a New Chapter for the Far South Side
A landmark that has watched over the Far South Side for nearly a century and a half is getting the restoration it deserves — and West Pullma
- Dig In, West Pullman: 'We Sow We Grow' Kicks Off 2026 Volunteer Garden Season This Spring
Spring is officially in the air on the Far South Side — and West Pullman's beloved community garden nonprofit is calling all green thumbs to
- West Pullman's Transit Future Arrives: Red Line Extension Construction Set to Break Ground in 2026
Big news is coming down the tracks for West Pullman — and residents who have long dreamed of better transit connections to the rest of Chica
- Long-Neglected Indian Trails Apartments Gets New Owners and a $23 Million Makeover — Residents Never Gave Up
After years of deteriorating conditions and community frustration, West Pullman's Indian Trails Apartments is finally getting the overhaul i
- City Grant to Fuel Afro-Caribbean Flavors and Festivity at West Pullman's Ethola Restaurant & BSCP Hall
West Pullman is about to get a major culinary and cultural upgrade — and City Hall is helping foot the bill. Ethola Restaurant and BSCP Hall
- Big Dreams at 115th & Halsted: $200 Million Morgan Park Commons Vision Promises to Transform West Pullman's Commercial Heart
A sweeping vision for West Pullman's commercial future is taking shape at one of the neighborhood's most storied intersections — and the amb
- Far South Side Strong: New Study Reveals .5 Billion Economic Boom Transforming West Pullman and Its Neighbors
Big numbers are backing up what West Pullman residents already feel on the ground — their neighborhood is on the rise. A major new economic
- Spring Is Coming to West Pullman Park: New Season Registration Opens March 10
West Pullman residents, mark your calendars — the Chicago Park District is gearing up for a jam-packed spring season at West Pullman Park, a
- Habitat for Humanity Brings 20 New Affordable Townhomes to West Pullman, Boosting Homeownership on the Far South Side
West Pullman's homeownership landscape is getting a major boost, thanks to Habitat for Humanity Chicago's largest real estate development to
- West Pullman Park Keeps the Community Moving All Winter Long with Free Fitness & Family Programs
Don't let the February chill fool you — West Pullman Park is buzzing with activity this winter, offering residents a warm, welcoming space t
- Spring Is Coming to West Pullman Park: New Season Registration Opens March 10