CCLF’s New Market Tax Credit Impact
New Dill Pickle Location Jubilantly Opens Its’ Doors
After two years of sustained effort, Dill Pickle opened the doors to its new and improved location in Logan Square on September 8th! The new storefront offers 10,000 square feet of space, nearly six times as large as the former location. It boasts hot food and salad bars, beer and wine selection, a deli counter […]
The Hatchery to Incubate 100 New Businesses in the Food Industry Yearly
Mayor Rahm Emanuel led the project announcement for The Hatchery Chicago, a $34 million food and beverage incubator, slated to open in East Garfield Park in fall 2018. Once constructed, entrepreneurs working out of their homes and shared kitchens will have a space where they can grow their businesses, resulting in wealth creation in East […]
36 Units of Affordable Rental Apartments Now Open in East Garfield Park
What do you do when you acquire a piece a land, secure predevelopment financing, create drawings, hire a general contractor and then the housing bubble collapses across the country and your bank’s letter of commitment expires? Bankruptcy, foreclosure, abandoned property are actions associated with such a scenario, but that was not case for Reverend Michael […]
CCLF Hosts Press Conference with Deputy Mayor Andrea Zopp, Rush University Medical Center and MB Financial
On September 13th the CCLF office was at capacity with community stakeholders working to reduce crime and blight in Chicago – joining The City of Chicago and CCLF were Rush University Medical Center, MB Financial Bank, Cook County Land Bank, CARA, Safer Foundation, Community Investment Corporation, 20th Ward Alderman Willie Cochran, 27th Ward Alderman Walter […]
Chicago CDFI Collaborative – PRO Neighborhoods
Pro Neighborhoods – JPMorgan Chase Investing $40M In Chicago Neighborhoods
PRO Neighborhood Chicago CDFI Collaborative Case Study
CCLF President, Calvin L. Holmes, Joins New Nonprofit Board Led by Arne Duncan and Sherman Wright
