Blast Fitness Group, a national group of family friendly health clubs, opened a fitness center in a 30,000 square foot building located in West Humboldt Park at 3518 W. Division St. 

Maldonado said, "This is the type of business development that is not just healthy for residents, but creates a healthy, sustainable local economy with good jobs."

The opening of the new facility took place at Blast Fitness, 3518 W. Division Street, on January 28, 2015. The public was invited to attend.

Blast Fitness has top of the line cardio, easy to use strength machines, free weights, convenient hours and lots more at wallet-friendly prices. Platinum members enjoy unlimited group exercise classes, customized personal training and free babysitting.

Monthly rates start at only $10 a month with Grand Opening Savings for a limited time only.  It has plenty of parking and is located across the street from CVS on the corner of N. Central Park Ave & W. Division St.

 SBIF Grants for Business Improvements Around Humboldt Park - Apply by Feb. 13, 2015

 The Humboldt Park Commercial District, Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) will reimburse small businesses that make permanent building improvements.  The district stretches 138 acres along North Avenue, Division Street and Western Avenue.