Greetings IMD partners, stakeholders and friends-
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer! I know that many in the District are preparing for the return to school for you or someone in your household, so in this issue, we highlight the many educational opportunities available in the District for children of all ages.
The IMD is also preparing for more housing in the District as we have several projects that will expand access to housing that is affordable, safe and convenient.
These developments will cater to students and staff going to school or working in the IMD, as well as commuters looking for easy access to downtown and the West Loop.
The Lydian is a 279-unit building that is under construction at 1926 W Harrison, next door to the Atrio Apartments at 1922 W Ogden. Pre-leasing will begin in early September with units scheduled for occupancy in early January 2023. A rendering of the completed building is below.
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We also have Cadence, a 161-unit building with 1- and 2-bedroom units located at 2050 W Ogden Ave. within the Gateway development. Preleasing is set to begin in September.
Finally, the Chicago Lighthouse plans to break ground on August 25th on the Foglia Residences at the Chicago Lighthouse, a 76-unit building offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments for qualifying low-income households with an emphasis on residents who are blind, visually impaired, disabled or Veterans. The building is expected to open in 2024.
We have so much to be proud of here in the District. We, at the IMD, welcome your thoughts and feedback on all the changes as we continue to grow.
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BACK TO SCHOOL IN THE IMD |
The IMD is home to a wealth of educational options, many of which are gearing up to return to the classroom this month or next. Please see below for the dates on which we welcome back new and returning students, educators and staff, and please remember to look out for increases in pedestrians in crosswalks and vehicle traffic during the school year: |
Daycare and Early Childhood
Pre-K & Elementary through 8th Grade
High School
Graduate
Youth and Adult Programs
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With schools back in session, the IMD Education Council is a new group that will begin meeting this fall to bring together educators across the District to collaborate and learn from each other. Please email Nicole Vahl to learn more.
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CHICAT SUMMERTIME CHI BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT |
Join CHICAT’s Summertime CHI: Back to School Event for a free & family-friendly day of fun and engaging activities, workshops on health & wellness, games, and a student-led art exhibition geared towards promoting respect, understanding, and diversity!
The event will take place on Friday, August 12th from 2 pm to 5 pm at 1701 W 13th St.
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Our Catalyst newsletter exists in part to promote the great work of our IMD partners and friends. If you have news, events or information about your organization that you'd like us to include in a future edition of The Catalyst, please reach out to IMD Chief of Staff Kate Schellinger.
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JOIN THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE'S RISE TO SHINE ACCESSIBLE RUN/WALK |
Join The Chicago Lighthouse on Sunday, October 23, 2022 for Rise to Shine, the first 5k/10k/1 mile walk in the Illinois Medical District supporting health, wellness, and inclusion in our community! Rise to Shine is certified, chip-timed, accessible, inclusive, and welcomes participants of all ages and levels.
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The Illinois Medical District is a proud sponsor of this event and we hope you can join us as we bring our community together. You can participate individually or create a team with friends, family and colleagues. All registered participants will receive a cooling performance long-sleeved shirt and custom finisher medal and will be eligible for age category awards. In addition to the race, a Family Dash Bash will be held beginning at 7 am, featuring a kid’s race and entertainment. For details and to register, click here.
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HEKTOEN INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES APEX AWARD |
The IMD would like to congratulate Hektoen International on being named a recipient of an APEX Award of Excellence in the Magazines, Journals & Tabloids - electronic publications category for the third year in a row.
Hektoen International debuted in 2008 as a free online journal of medical humanities and features more than 3,000 articles submitted by U.S. and international authors on medical humanities topics such as ethics, nursing, antiquity, neurology, surgery, psychiatry, end-of-life and hospitals of note. The journal is published by the Hektoen Institute of Medicine. Congrats! |
GROWING SOLUTIONS FARMSTAND IS OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER |
Urban Autism Solutions' (UAS) Growing Solutions Farm, a 1.2-acre urban farm in the Illinois Medical District, offers two on-site farm stands each week where you can pick up farm-fresh veggies. The Farm Stand is open through October 26 on:
Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm
Fridays 2 pm - 5 pm
The stand is located at 2200 W. Campbell Park Drive near Harrison and Leavitt.
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The farm serves as a vocational training site where young adults with autism and related challenges from CPS high schools learn about urban agriculture while they pick up transferable job skills. Click here for more information.
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IMD STAFF SPOTLIGHT: VIVIANA ORDONEZ |
Viviana Ordonez joined the IMD as an undergraduate summer intern from June to August 2022. Viviana has been working with the entire IMD team to learn about District operations and programming and has completed projects in medical district research, community engagement and District identity. |
Viviana is a resident of Chicago's southwest side and will be starting her sophomore year at the University of Illinois this fall. Viviana can be reached via email here.
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