A West Sider And Her Family Are Rebuilding And Starting A Community Garden
By Trey Arline, Block Club Chicago | April 12th, 2023 (Click Here For Original Article) WEST GARFIELD PARK — Elaine Bell-Quinn’s mother and father came to Chicago separately during the tail end of the Great Migration, looking for more opportunities. The two met and married, raising their family — including Bell-Quinn — in West Garfield Park. But as Bell-Quinn grew up, the neighborhood struggled with disinvestment. Now, Bell-Quinn’s helping to revitalize the neighborhood and reclaim her family’s legacy — starting with her family’s home block. Earlier this month, the Cook County Land Bank Authority awarded Bell-Quinn the deed to the land [...]