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There are a number of programs available to Chicago and/or Cook County residents wanting to buy a home or repair the one they already own. Some of the programs will begin accepting applications in early 2021, so housing advocates urge West Side residents to start organizing their paperwork now.
Gov J.B. Pritzker visited L. May Creations, an event space on Chicago Avenue, last week to announce the release of millions of dollars in emergency relief funding. L. May Creations is one of 4,000 businesses across the state that has received a grant. There is about $175 million left to distribute, state officials say.
Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants worth up to $10,000. The grants, being distributed through the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and funded by Verizon, target minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.
The one-day lottery registration will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up online at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch or call 311. The lottery drawing will take place in late October.
The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.
Students from Christ the King Jesuit College Prep hosted one of The Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table dinners last week.