CHICAGO (WLS) — A group of community volunteers are one step closer to making the Bronzeville Trail a reality for their South Side neighborhood.
“The trail will allow them to ride their bikes, walk, and run safely without traffic interference. It will bring communities together,” said John Adams, Bronzeville Trail Project founder.
The Bronzeville Task Force used its inaugural celebratory luncheon to not only posthumously honored community activist Harold Lucas, but also jump start a fundraising campaign for the linear park, similar to the Bloomingdale 606 Trail on the North Side.
“We want people from all over the world to come and visit the trail,” said Walter Freeman, Bronzeville Trail Task Force chair.
The group has already received a $75,000 grant for the project which could cost as much as $100 million to complete in the next 7 or 8 years. Another group tried to do the same thing in 2005, but failed.
Now, the trail will …