Too often, the positive and powerful work of Chicago’s South Side organizations is overlooked beyond the communities they uplift. At URB, Inc., President Brian Urbanowski reminds us that the true value and vitality of a neighborhood isn’t measured by square footage alone—it’s rooted in its people, its places, and its boundless potential. That’s why URB Insight Blogs is dedicated to illuminating the grassroots leaders, economic engines, and cultural stewards whose perseverance is reshaping the South Side from the inside out.
Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce “Where commerce meets community.”
Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce is a local Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area, working together for the businesses and residents of Chicago’s [...]
Community Desk Chicago. Building Self-Reliance to Create Thriving Communities!
Community Desk Chicago is a dynamic nonprofit intermediary reshaping how real estate development and economic empowerment unfold across Chicago’s South and West Sides. Their mission is rooted in a simple [...]
Neighborhood Opportunity Fund: Fueling Lasting Impact
The importance of the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) represents a bold and strategic investment in inclusive growth across Chicago’s South Side, Southwest, and West Side communities—fueling [...]
Chatham Business Association – Sustaining Communities by Building One Business at a Time!
Chatham Business Association, SBDI In the heart of Chicago’s South Side, organizations like the Chatham Business Association aren’t just supporting business owners—they’re Sustaining Communities by Building One Business at a [...]
Chicago DOH: Empowering Rehabbers, Revitalizing Neighborhoods.
Alongside URB empowering rehabbers with reasonably priced, high-ARV potential properties and no-credit-check financing, the City of Chicago DOH (Department of Housing) also offers a range of programs designed to support [...]
Amplifying the Heartbeat of Auburn Gresham
Amplifying the heartbeat, value, and vitality of Auburn Gresham The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and its Auburn Gresham Portal express the community’s voice, connect residents to essential resources, and empower [...]
Rosemoor Community Association: Grassroots Strength, Community Unity
Rosemoor Community Association, fostering a vibrant, safe, and prosperous Rosemoor community since 1937. Founded in 1937, the Rosemoor Community Association remains dedicated to fostering a vibrant, safe, and prosperous neighborhood by empowering residents, supporting local businesses, [...]
Greater Englewood Chamber: A Decade of Dedication
Congratulations to the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce on 10 years of dedicated service to the community. Over the past decade, the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce has championed small [...]
Another big addition for Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood
The South Side of Chicago gets its first Chick-fil-A REjournals.com: Dan Rafter April 23, 2025 The first Chick-fil-A on the South Side of Chicago opened April 17 in the city’s [...]
Woodlawn Central $895M Development Project Breaking Ground
Woodlawn Central $895M Development Project to Break Ground in Chicago's South Side Woodlawn Central, a visionary $895 million mixed-use development at 63rd and Dorchester, is moving forward with a newly [...]
Teamwork Englewood Building a Safer Cleaner Englewood
The Mission and Vision of Teamwork Englewood With a mission to improve the quality of life of the residents and stakeholders of Englewood by facilitating economic, educational and social opportunities, [...]
Proposed Chicago Bears Stadium
South Side Gridiron: Proposed Chicago Bears Stadium The proposed Chicago Bears Stadium in Bronzeville has no official title yet. Still, South Side Gridiron seems fitting because of the vitality and [...]