PAGE 5 FALL/WINTER 2007 New Pilsen Education Summit – ONE NORTH LASALLE ST. 12TH FLOOR Presorted Camino al Exito: Learning as a Lifelong Process Board CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 First Class Mail (312) 360-0800 US Postage PAID Although education is a top priority for Alicia Bautista, a mother of three children liv- Members Working Capital Carol Stream, IL ing in the Pilsen neighborhood, it has been difficult to research affordable learning FAX (312) 360-0183 Permit No. 5094 The Newsletter of the Chicago Program of Local Initiatives Support Corporation opportunities for her daughters. LISC/Chicago welcomes Dan Kaatz, Local Initiatives Support Corporation/Chicago With Alicia’s oldest daughter now on the brink of entering high school, she has begun Sales Director and Senior Vice thinking about the future of her daughter’s education- including the college applica- President at Washington Mutual to its LISC/CHICAGO tion process and financial aid. Board of Advisors. As Sales Director City Guidelines Help to Make the Process President Clinton at Washington Mutual, Kaatz over- Board of Advisors “As a mother with a full time job, it is a challenge for me to find the time to complete all of the sees mortgage strategy and sales in CHAIR of Building Easier and More Sustainable Praises LISC research necessary to help my daughter make informed choices about college,” said Bautista. Perry Pero Illinois and several other states. The Northern Trust Co. (retired) In an effort to demystify the development process in Chicago, the City has pub- LISC has a newly discovered fan. In his book, In order to assist mothers like lished two guides: “Toolkit for Community Organizations for the Acquisition of “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the Bautista and other families VICE CHAIR throughout Pilsen, the Pilsen Valerie Jarrett City Property,” aimed at helping community organizations work through the land World,” former President Bill Clinton recog- The Habitat Co. Education Task Force, with fund- acquisition process, nized LISC’s efforts to promote comprehen- ing from LISC/Chicago, Chrysler David Anderson and “Green Home Highland Capital Enterprises sive community economic progress. In a Financial, DeVry University and Remodeling chapter on model programs Clinton wrote, Chicago Public Schools, established James Capraro Greater Southwest Dev. Corp. the first annual Pilsen Education Guides,” aimed at “If you’re an investor who wants a proven Franklin Cole (Emeritus) making it easier for model for doing good, you should contact Summit (PES) – Camino Al Exito: Croesus Corporation Learning as a Lifelong Process – an homeowners and Katherine Donofrio LISC for opportunities.” all-day event which connected local Integrys Energy Group developers to build families with educational resources Dorothy Even or renovate in an Clinton took note of a number of programs available throughout Chicago. Allstate Insurance Company th environmentally- that are already going strong throughout the Members of the Pilsen Education Task force were joined DeShana Forney The PES is the culmination of a by Arne Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools and 14 Annual Illinois Housing Development Authority friendly way. Chicago area thanks to LISC/Chicago. Among growing partnership between Alderman Daniel Solis, at the Pilsen Education Summit. Laurence Freed those is New Markets Tax Credit Program, the Pilsen Education Task Force, Dan Kaatz, Chicago Joseph Freed and Associates a subcommittee of the Pilsen Planning Committee, Chicago Public Schools, post sec- Sales Director and Senior Vice The “Toolkit” lays used to finance projects such as the historic President, Washington Mutual Frances Grossman ondary institutions like West Side Technical Institute, DePaul and National-Louis Neighborhood ShoreBank Corporation out the steps, pro- Overton Hygienic Building on the south side. University as well as community organizations like Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Lori T. Healey cedures and time In addition, Clinton singled out LISC’s support The Resurrection Project, the National Museum of Mexican Art and many others. Development Awards City of Chicago Mayor’s Office line that must be of green design and construction techniques. Community development will definitely Dan Kaatz “We see education as a never ending process that begins at birth and continues through- Washington Mutual followed through The city is helping expedite Auburn Gresham's LISC/Chicago supports such developments, out the life of a child,” said Alvaro Obregon, NCP Manager for The Resurrection Project and get a new look this year when The plan to rehab this corner storefront on 79th Street. LISC/Chicago also welcomes, Gregory Kiraly multiple city depart- including for example the Mercy Housing a member of the Pilsen Education Task Force. “Our goal is to help make the transitions Second City and LISC team up for what ComEd, An Exelon Company Arnold Randall, Commissioner of ments to acquire Lakefront's Margot and Harold Schiff between preschool, grade school, high school and college smoother for families by con- has usually been the pre-awards panel Michael Lewis necting them with resources that will help young people receive the best education possible.” the City of Chicago Department of City property for redevelopment. It grew out of LISC’s “Expediting Projects Residences discussion portion of the annual CNDA Harris Trust and Savings Bank Planning and Development (DPD). Wallace Lewis, Sr. Initiative” (EPI) a state-of-the-art model for coordinating city services and neigh- on the Near Parents and students filled up the educational workshops hosted by schools, univer- event. Outside In: The Second City’s take State Farm Insurance borhood redevelopment started by LISC, 311/City Services and the Civic sities and community organizations which provided information on literacy programs, Randall has served as the Mayor’s North side, Deputy Chief of Staff in Economic on Community Improv-ment will allow John G. Markowski Consulting Alliance with the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur scholarships, financial aid and career placement services. Community Investment Corporation which us to look at the victories and foibles of Development and as Deputy John Newman Foundation. includes a CEO of the Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan, City Clerk Miguel Del Valle, Chair of Commissioner for DPD. nearly forty years of community based LaSalle Bank N.A. the Illinois State Board of Education Jesse Ruiz, and Alderman Daniel Solis were number of development in Chicago from a fresh Arnold Randall Under that program a 311 project manager is assigned to walk agencies step by environ- keynote speakers at the PES because of their work with the Pilsen Education Task Department of Planning & Dev. and definitely new point of view. step through the development process. LISC already has used the initiative to Force, including a commitment from Arne Duncan to provide increased access to early Hipolito Roldan mentally- education opportunities for children in the Pilsen community. Hispanic Housing Dev. Corp. expedite two projects: the Rosa Parks Apartments in Humboldt Park, which will friendly The awards themselves promise to be equally insightful with a record number of applications Scott Swanson be developed by Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, and the Model Green design and “Schools are at the heart of every thriving community and we want parents to know that Charter One our schools provide resources that go beyond the normal school day,” said Arne Duncan. for both the Driehaus Architectural Excellence in Community Design and CNDA categories. The Building in Greater Auburn Gresham, which will be developed by the Greater David Vitale construc- “This summit offers families a chance to learn about what our schools in the Pilsen area four CNDA applicants received the scrutiny and evaluation of a committee, chaired by Phil Chicago Public Schools Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. The lessons LISC learned from EPI tion ele- have to offer so they can become involved in the lifelong education of their children.” Thomas of the Chicago Community Trust, while a separate panel of judges, chaired by noted Thomas Weeks served as the foundation for developing the “Toolkit.” ments. Related Midwest What sets this event apart from other educational workshops is that the PES is one step towards Chicago architect, Thomas Beeby, conducted visits to determine first, second and third place creating a partnership between parents and organizations that will continue throughout the year. See "CITY GUIDELINES," Page 3 prizes for the Richard H. Driehaus Awards. Andrew J. Mooney Executive Director “Our message is that this event will not end when families walk out the door on October LISC/Chicago 20th, ”said Martha Monrroy, Principal at Cooper Dual Language Academy and Chair of IN THIS ISSUE: Arnold Randall, Chaired this year by Valerie Jarrett, President and CEO of The Habitat Company, this year’s CNDA the Pilsen Education Summit. “We will be following up with families through the schools Commissioner, Chicago Department will be held on February 7, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Outsight In: The Second City’s Second Little Village Column by Earnest Interview with Third Quarter Pilsen Education New and community organizations to continue providing them with the resources to help of Planning and Development Art Fest Celebrates Gates, Near West Scott Swanson, LISC Grant & Summit: Education Board make their child’s educational process a lifelong and enjoyable pursuit.” take on Community Improv-ment begins at 3:00 followed by the awards ceremony at 4:30. www.lisc-chicago.org Art and Diversity Side CDC Charter One Loan Activity as a Lifelong Process Members PG 2 PG 3 PG 4 PG 4 PG 5 PG 5 PAGE 2 PAGE 4 LISC invites commentaries from neighborhood partners for publication in the newsletter. This Second Little Village Art Fest issue’s column is by Earnest Gates, Executive Director of Near West Side Development Corporation. "CITY GUIDELINES" Charter One Committed to Building Strong Neighborhoods: (Continued from cover) Interview with Scott C.