A South Side community group held a news conference Sunday to discuss what it would like to see replace the former Kennedy-King College in the Englewood community.
Block Renewal, an advocacy community group, said the former campus at 6800 S. Wentworth Ave. should be converted into a full-service grocery store since there are currently none in Englewood. There is an Aldi grocery store across the street from the new $250 million campus at 63rd and Halsted Street.
“We need a Jewel or Dominick’s to come here. A store that sells fresh meat and a variety of other food items,” said Melinda Sheldon, executive director of Block Renewal. “In Englewood all we have are corner grocery stores and Aldi. Neither one offer fresh fish or a deli.”
Officials at the City Colleges of Chicago said no decision has been made on what the property would be used for once it is demolished.
Alternatively, Sheldon said the community would like to see a park built.
“On the far South Side in the Roseland community is Palmer Park. That park has a swimming pool, water park, basketball courts, tennis courts, children play lot, bike path, and a field house for after school and summer activities,” she said. “That’s the type of park needed in Englewood.”
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Block Renewal, an advocacy community group, said the former campus at 6800 S. Wentworth Ave. should be converted into a full-service grocery store since there are currently none in Englewood. There is an Aldi grocery store across the street from the new $250 million campus at 63rd and Halsted Street.
“We need a Jewel or Dominick’s to come here. A store that sells fresh meat and a variety of other food items,” said Melinda Sheldon, executive director of Block Renewal. “In Englewood all we have are corner grocery stores and Aldi. Neither one offer fresh fish or a deli.”
Officials at the City Colleges of Chicago said no decision has been made on what the property would be used for once it is demolished.
Alternatively, Sheldon said the community would like to see a park built.
“On the far South Side in the Roseland community is Palmer Park. That park has a swimming pool, water park, basketball courts, tennis courts, children play lot, bike path, and a field house for after school and summer activities,” she said. “That’s the type of park needed in Englewood.”
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Copyright 2009 Chicago Defender. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
