Action Activity Update
In September of 2018, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Near West Side Partners a Choice...
Vaccinations in the Near West Side: The Push for the "Last Adapters"
August 27, 2021 | Keith Stanley As of the end of August the Near West Side communities Merrill Park, Concordia and Avenues West are still...
A Brat For Your Thought?
August 19, 2021 | Keith Stanley Bobby McQuay, Outreach and Safety Manager of the Near West Side Partners starts the grill for the brats...
The Pink Bakery Brings New, Flavorful, Allergy-Free Desserts to the Near West Side
August 10, 2021 | Claire Stanley Since early last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many people from eating at restaurants. But for...
On Cultural Art, the Voices of Black Athletes, and Sharing New Stories with the Community
August 5, 2021 | Claire Stanley Throughout the summer, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) has been working with artists to design and install...
New Merrill Park Development in the Works!
Alex O'Brien and Alex Liberato | August 2, 2021 Mark Rolison, a real estate investor and developer, has purchased a new property in the...
Near West Side Efforts in COVID-19 Vaccination
Keith Stanley | July 20, 2021 As of today's date Merrill Park and Concordia neighborhoods have some of the the lowest rates of...
Brightening the Near West Side Nights
Lucas Johnson & Shauntia Carson | July 28, 2021 Over the last couple of months, you may have noticed different styles of street lights...
Muralists Bring Community Closer Together Through Empowerment, Collaboration
July 23, 2021 | Claire Stanley Since implementing the Action Activities initiative earlier this year, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) has...
Home Repair Grants Help Residents Preserve Their Homes and Build New Connections
July 8, 2021 | Claire Stanley In 2017, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) opened paths to homeownership by providing incentives through down...
