B-Ball on the Block
B-Ball on the Block is a community initiative where youth come and enjoy games of basketball on beautiful summer days. For three years, on six Friday afternoons, different blocks in both East and West Humboldt Park transform into safe places where young people come and enjoy themselves in a positive environment.
11th of August 2010
Are Police Surveillance Cameras a Good Investment?
Gaper’s Block writes about research that includes Humboldt Park
10th of August 2010
CeaseFire Employees Work to Stop Violence with Experience
Red Eye reports on the work of CeaseFire West in Humboldt Park
6th of August 2010
After Thirty Years, a Patriot Comes Home
The longest-held Puerto Rican political prisoner in United States prisons, Carlos Alberto Torres, was released on parole and was welcomed by over 500 people
State Budget Hurting Anti-Violence Programs
An article in the Trib outlines how state budget troubles are impacting anti-violence initiatives
9th of July 2010
West Humboldt Park Grows Small Businesses
With help to access funding to expand, west Humboldt Park’s Thermal Electric is one of many businesses on Chicago Avenue that are finding the community a good place to be
2nd of July 2010
Rosa Parks Apartments Adds Affordable Units in Humboldt Park
Gov. Quinn and other officials came out for the grand opening of west Humboldt Park’s first green affordable housing development
Rosa Parks Development Noted in New York Times
Recovery Act funds help build affordable housing in Humboldt Park
West Humboldt Park Farmer’s Market a Success
Locally grown produce, cooking demonstrations, other merchandise and more is on hand at the monthly farmer’s market
20th of June 2010
Fijan nueva estrategia para los Apartamentos Zapata
El periódico La Raza describe importantes avances en la lucha comunitaria a favor de la construcción de los Apartamentos Zapatas.