Augie Martello holds up one of his many stray cats at his humble abode in the quiet Far Southeast neighborhood of Riverdale in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Martello, age 81, has lived in the Riverdale neighborhood for over 50 years. Seeing people come and go, he finds himself helping the Riverdale residents, including over 20 stray cats that find refuge on his lawn. This photo is part of the Columbia Chronicle’s “77 Community Areas” project, documenting Chicago in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.