We’re honored to be named a Friend of Rogers Park by the Rogers Park Business Alliance!🌟 Our team members, Jackie Guzman and Caroline Rendon, accepted the award on behalf of our team in recognition of LISC’s commitment to investing in the strength of Rogers Park.

A love letter to all the details that made #CNDA31 shine 💫 From community-led design to powerful storytelling, the night was a reminder of what’s possible when Chicago neighborhoods lead. Thank you to the residents, leaders, artists & partners shaping our city.

#CNDA31 Third Place for the Driehaus Award: Canopy for the Latinos Progresando Community Center! 💙🤍 A long-vacant library becomes a vibrant hub with offices, mental health care, and nature programs to uplift connection and community strength!

Strong local leaders power strong communities! 💪 LISC is proud to support GE Chamber & Latinos Progresando | latinospro.bsky.social through Meta’s national capacity-building initiative—fueling transformative work in Englewood, Little Village & beyond. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/40Gz91d

#CNDA31 Winner of Polk Bros. Fdn Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award: Mercy Housing Lakefront for Carlton Apartments💚💙 Carlton Apartments is a preserved historic gem in Uptown that provides 68 supportive housing units for residents with low incomes.

In partnership with Cook County Government and Cook County Arts, we're proud to support 14 suburban organizations through the Creative Placemaking Grant Program. We're excited to spotlight these projects: 🎭 @buildsouthland 🪴 Riverdale Park Dist. 🖼️ Brookfield Theater Corporation 🎨 Consie Frist

What an unforgettable experience at Stanton Park for the 19th Annual Hoops in the Hood Citywide Championship! 🏀👏❤️ Thank you to everyone who came out, including Senator Lakesia Collins. A huge thanks to @statefarm for making today possible and for your continued support!

We’re proud to highlight Urban Roots — a South Side Chicago business transforming spaces through commercial landscaping and construction. LISC helps entrepreneurs like Urban Roots grow and thrive.🌱 Learn more: urbanrootsinc.com #BlackBusinessMonth #SupportLocalBusiness

#CNDA31 winner of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Healthy Community Award: BPNC Promotoras De Salud Program.🧡🩵 The Program addresses the physical and mental health needs in Brighton Park through culturally appropriate programming for community residents.

Juvilee joined NorthwestCenter’s #HoopsInTheHood as a shy teen. Now she leads it. “I’m not just their coach—I’m someone they can go to for school, family, life.” State Farm’s support helps turn public space into safe space. #BelmontCragin #ChicagoYouth #MentorshipMatters

In partnership with Cook County Government and Cook County Arts, we’re proud to spotlight more suburban organizations supported through the Creative Placemaking Grant Program: @whyberwyn Restoration Min Inc. @oaktoncollege @sga_youth Stay tuned for the final round of grantee highlights!

#CNDA31 Winner of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Creative Places Award: MacArthur Foundation for The South Side Sanctuary. 💜❤️ The South Side Sanctuary is a transformative space in Bronzeville aimed at promoting creativity, wellness, and economic opportunity.

Coach Calvin Moore, Program Officer Alex Anaya and other Hoops in the Hood participants remind us why we created this program 19 years ago: because unity is at the heart of Hoops. Thank you to @statefarm and to all our community partners. Congrats to this year’s winners! 🏀🔥

August is Black Business Month and we’re honored to highlight Shrimp Island, a beloved seafood spot in the Belmont Cragin Community. Shrimp Island is more than great food, its a community hub. The Northwest Side CDC supports their journey to keep this local favorite thriving!

This #BlackBusinessMonth, we’re giving a shout out to the Chicago Springfield Insurance Agency. For 55 years, this family-owned company has become a staple in the West Humboldt Park community by providing insurance options for local families and businesses, and through the city!

As we continue to celebrate #BlackBusinessMonth, we’re spotlighting Third Coast Comics, a cornerstone of Rogers Park. ✨📚From comics history seminars and discussion groups to creating a welcoming space for all, Third Coast Comics is building community through storytelling!

Don’t miss the 79th Street Renaissance Festival this Saturday! This event, sponsored by long-time LISC partner Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, is a great community event — and this year, the legendary Chaka Khan! ✨🎤

#CNDA31 Winner of The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Plan Award: The Marshall Square Resource Network Impact Report: Latinos Progresando | latinospro.bsky.social 💛🧡 MSRN’s plans focus on cultivating a vibrant and healthy neighborhood through community wealth building, engagement, and education.

In partnership with Cook County Government and Cook County Arts, we’re continuing our Creative Placemaking Grant Program spotlight with four more inspiring suburban projects: 🎨 Open Studio Project 🪴 Just Roots Chicago 🔬 Homewood Science Center 🌱 @cornerstone_cdc

#CNDA31 winner for The Outstanding Non-Profit Real Estate Development Award: North Side Housing for their Rogers Park Homeless Shelter. 💚 The new shelter offers spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Every detail reflects the belief that a shelter should be a place of healing.