From CFD Media on Twitter: Commissioner Nance-Holt joined Chicago’s mayor and a host of partners & stakeholders for the grand opening of the Bauer Plummer Public Safety Training Center. This unique facility is a great resource for emergency personnel and will be an anchor for the West Side community. Excerpts from ChicagoDefender.com: On Wednesday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Police Department Superintendent David O. Brown, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt, Alderman Emma Mitts (37th Ward), Dr. Elizabeth Lockhart, and community leaders to officially open the new Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). This state-of-the-art facility aims to equip first responders with advanced training tools to better handle emergencies, investigations, and high-stakes operations. The PSTC features a six-story tower designed to replicate real-world environments firefighters face daily—such as apartment buildings, hotels, and office spaces. It also includes a full-scale scenario village with an indoor and outdoor section that mimics a typical four-way intersection. This setup allows departments to conduct realistic drills and improve their response strategies. Located on a 30.4-acre former rail yard that had been vacant for over 40 years, the site was purchased by the city in 2017. The development also includes two minority-owned restaurants, Peach’s and Culvers, and a 27,000-square-foot Boys and Girls Club, all set to open this summer. These businesses are expected to bring much-needed economic growth to the area. Together, the PSTC, the Boys and Girls Club, and the restaurants represent about $170 million in public and private investment. The PSTC is strategically located between two Invest South/West initiatives—one in Austin and another in West Humboldt Park—each set to receive $95 million in future private investments. This project is expected to create a vibrant corridor connecting these neighborhoods, bringing new businesses, jobs, and housing opportunities to the area. "Cool And Ventilated Tents,Breathable Camping Tents ,Uv-Resistant Camping Tents,Sunproof Outdoor Shelters" Ningbo Tuofeng Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. , https://www.tuofengoutdoor.com
September 24, 2025