Forgotten to Flourishing: A Faith-Driven 'Revival' in Chicago's Far South Side

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CHICAGO — The word revival is often tied to faith, prayer, and spiritual renewal. However, on Chicago's Far South Side, some residents see a similar effect and describe what's happening in their neighborhoods as transformational. Much of the growth is centered in the historic community of Pullman. In its prime, the area produced the Pullman sleeping train car. Today, after decades of deindustrialization and decay, the community is booming again with fresh investment, construction projects, and new businesses moving in. The orbital effects of progress also extend to nearby neighborhoods like Roseland, where long-vacant lots are being replaced by new homes. For first-time homeowner Keshanna Pope, the transformation became personal when she purchased her home in early 2026. Read the full story from CBN's John Jessup: https://cbn.com/news/us/forgotten-flourishing-faith-driven-revival-chicagos-far-south-side Become a partner with CBN: https://go.cbn.com/utdxP Want more news from a Ch

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