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Dennis Green, Englewood First Responders

Dennis Green is quick to confess that when he was younger he was “part of the problem” in the Englewood neighborhood where he grew up. Now he strives to be…

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Dennis Green, Englewood First Responders

Zion Dawkins, Brownsugar’s Balloon Designs and Academy

Everyone loves balloons. But Zion took it to the next level and built a business out of her infatuation.  “I tried experimenting with what I knew, but a class I…

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Zion Dawkins, Brownsugar's Balloon Designs and Academy

Cavaurion Vinson, Urban Male Network

Cavaurion had no idea when he signed up for a trip to Washington, D.C. that the outing would change the trajectory of his life. That’s when he first met Marlon…

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Cavaurion Vinson, Urban Male Network

Cortney Smith, Something Good in Englewood

Cortney, 14, has big plans. When she finishes her education, she wants a career in business management. She also hopes to one day become a community leader so she can…

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Cortney Smith, Something Good in Englewood

Brian Small, Branding Englewood

Brian loves to take photographs. His ambition to become a professional photographer got a big boost when the now 13-year-old got involved with Branding Englewood. The nonprofit offers mentoring with…

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Brian Small, Branding Englewood

Something Good in Englewood

Something Good In Englewood was an important resource hub for families in Englewood long before it became official in 2018. The community-based organization grew out of Little Angels Learning Center, an early learning facility,…

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Something Good in Englewood

Persevering Through the Pandemic

Childhood friends Milton Latrell and Christopher Brackenridge both grew up with moms who worked as seamstresses and helped them understand the power of well-fitting clothing. Nearly 15 years ago, the childhood friends decided to pursue their shared passion for fashion and went…

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nd Christopher Brackenridge, Agriculture

The McCormick Foundation Helps Children, Families, and Communities Thrive

At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we take pride in being among today’s leaders in trauma-informed care to help kids in Chicago heal from abuse, neglect, housing instability, and…

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Mercy Home pennants at a conference table

Sports Alliance Renewed for Fourth Year

The Chicago Sports Alliance, a collaboration between the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox that began in 2017, announced it will move forward for a fourth year to…

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Chicago sports mascots, Chicago Sports Alliance

Saving Local Businesses in Greater Englewood

For 36 years, Tess Porter has owned and managed Tess’ Style Shop at the intersection of Garfield Boulevard and South Ashland Avenue. She’s seen iconic, name-brand businesses — signs with…

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Tess's Style Shop, Englewood