Greater Chatham Stronger Together
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The Greater Chatham Initiative supports the peaceful protesters who marched against George Floyd’s murder. We stand in solidarity with you. The injustices and inequities that have plagued our community has gone on far too long. Our community has continually and consistently been under resourced and ignored. In spite of this we continue to prevail and build a highly functional area that has many amenities including bigbox stores, banks, and currency exchanges that serve our 122,000 residents and other city and suburban customers.
Over the last few days, we have witnessed scores of businesses in our communities being vandalized, looted and torched.
It took decades for the community members to recruit and retain these businesses, and in one weekend, our 12-square mile area is now a food desert, a pharmacy desert, and a banking and currency exchange desert.
We are devastated. Our hearts go out to the business owners, property owners, employees, customers and residents who were harmed.
Only a select few of our residents can use online grocery delivery because 44% of our residents don't have access to the internet or online banking and 17% don't have checking or savings accounts.
We are thankful for our residents who took it upon themselves to board and clean up the looted businesses and parking lots. The clean-up continues and the rebuilding begins again.
To volunteer to support the clean-up contact the Chatham Business Association at 773-994-5006.
We want to hear from our Greater Chatham business owners.
- Do you plan to reopen?
- If yes, what do you need to reopen?
- What are the gaps between what you need an what you currently have to reopen?
We will use this information to marshal resources for the community's rebuilding effort. Contact John Handler at (773) 644-1451, ext 103 or email
jhandler@greaterchathaminitiative.org
with this information.
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We are a strong community and we will rebuild
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Please make a donation today to help us continue to drive economic impact in our community. We need your support now more than ever before.
We promise to continue to be a good steward. All contributions are being used for the good of the community as we rebuild and continue to support the economic development or our Greater Chatham community.
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Bank of America's ATM's that are located in their lobbies at
250 W. 83rd Street and 7900 S. Halsted are still open
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Greater Chatham a food desert.
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Our staple grocers -- Walmart, Jewel-Osco, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Food For Less, and Aldi's were looted. Currently Food Town, Big Sam's and
Pete's Produce remains open. Jewel Osco at 87th Street is scheduled to reopen tomorrow. Otherwise travel to Hype Park or Beverly neighborhoods.
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Our pharmacies -- Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS were also looted.
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Our pharmacies that are located in Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart, were also decimated. Reopening dates are currently unknown. TCA Health Patient is announcing their new pharmacy, PULSE PHARMACY. Call (773) 762-1100. The
University of Chicago Pharmacy is also processing prescriptions. Again
, head to Hyde Park and Beverly for pharmacies.
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My Block My Hood My City organized a Peace Walk on Sunday, June 7th, 3000 attended. Supporting our Greater Chatham neighborhood.
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We Can't BREATHE - America in Crisis
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We Can't BREATHE will premiere exclusively on Total Living Network on
Monday June 8th at 8:00PM CST
, which can also be seen across the country on the following streaming services: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV. It will also screen this week on
Wednesday, June 10th at 8:00PM CST
and
Saturday, June 13th at 6:00PM CST.
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Support for our Business Owners
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The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has compiled a list of helpful information shared below. Contact Greater Chatham Initiative if you still have questions.
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How do I request board up and/or clean up services?
City of Chicago businesses that need to request board up support to secure their business should call 3-1-1 or contact your local chamber of commerce or business service organization. Find your local chamber:
www.chicago.gov/nbdc
Where can I find the latest City updates?
Where can I find information about CTA bus and rail service disruption?
How can I sign up for City of Chicago alerts?
NotifyChicago is the City of Chicago's tool for providing residents with direct emergency and non-emergency information. The City of Chicago urges residents to subscribe to receive alerts sent directly to mobile phones or email accounts to stay informed. To sign up, visit
www.NotifyChicago.org
Is the curfew still in place?
Yes- now and until further notice, the City is operating under a curfew for all residents and visitors effective from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
What is the downtown restricted zone?
Until further notice, access in the Central Business District and Loop area will only be given to employees whose businesses are located within the designated boundaries and individuals who reside in the surrounding area and are engaged in essential activities as defined in the Municipal Code, Order 2020-3 (listed
here
under Section 2.5). The boundaries of the restricted zone are as follows:
- Division Street from Lake Shore Drive to Halsted Street
- Halsted Street from Division Street to Milwaukee/Grand Avenue
- Milwaukee Avenue from Grand Avenue to Kinzie Street
- Canal Street from Kinzie Street to Cermak Road
- 26th Street from State Street to Lake Shore Drive
- Cermak Road from Canal Street to State Street
- State Street from Cermak Road to 26th Street
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How do I transfer my prescriptions from Walgreens to CVS?
- Online: Simply enter your prescription information and we'll take care of the rest.
- In Store: Visit or call your local CVS Pharmacy® and speak with a member of our pharmacy team about transferring prescriptions.
- By Phone:
How to Transfer a Prescription to Another Pharmacy
- Call or visit the new pharmacy to request an Rx transfer.
- Give the new pharmacy the names of all the medications you want to transfer, along with dosage and Rx numbers.
- Provide your current pharmacy's contact information.
- Wait for the transfer to be completed, allowing at least 1-3 business days.
Can I transfer my prescription to another Walgreens?
- A pharmacy does not have to transfer a prescription. Some pharmacies over the years have refused to transfer prescriptions. They legally may do so. Both the original and the transferred prescriptions must be kept on file for two years from the date of the last refill.
Can I refill a prescription at a different pharmacy?
- If you want to just get one prescription filled a a different chain/independent pharmacy, just bring your prescription insurance card and prescription and they can fill it (assuming insurance doesn't bounce it because you're too early.)
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How Can Greater Chatham Initiative help?
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Greater Chatham Initiative (GCI) mission is to strategically invest in the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing so that they can re-emerge as communities of opportunities and choice.
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Nedra Sims Fears
Executive Director
Greater Chatham Initiative
(773) 644-1451, ext 101
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