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Scenes from Ed Gardner’s Fight for Contracts and Jobs for Black Contractors and Construction Workers

The march is led by a number of elected officials and civic and business leaders, including CongressmanDanny K. Davis (left of center), retired businessman Webb Evans (center), former Senator RolandBurris (right of center) and State Representative Mary Flowers (second from right).Photo courtesyof Valerie F. Leonard.

Continuing his fight for a fair share of […]

NEW GOSPEL ARTIST: RON C. WALTERS

Ron C. Walters

On Saturday Sept. 22nd. 2012, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ron C. Walters, A New Gospel Artist. He was one of the Performers for the {M. M. W. G. is} which is The Mighty Men & Women Of God Hosted by John BarBush. Dr. Larry Love is the […]

At The Flicks

TAKEN 2 (**) One would think that this family with its lethal CIA operative dad, Bryan Miller (Liam Neeson) would have learned their lesson from their last European trip. But when the father to the Albanian kidnappers that were killed by the agent for kidnapping his teenage daughter for the sex slave trade market. […]

BETTER BOYS FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

David Tenorio

– Erin Nixon (right) event director for the BBF KnitIN fundraiser, enjoys the company of Michael Lopez, the only male supporter to participate in the first ever event on Saturday, September 22nd.

On Saturday, September 22nd, the Better Boys Foundation of North Lawndale added more than $2,000 to its operating […]

North Lawndale College Prep Alumni Supper

David Tenorio

Members of the first graduating class at North Lawndale College Prep (Classof 2002) include (from left), Cassandra Horn, Joseph Berry, Jerry Banks andNitane.

Anyone familiar with the history of west side neighborhoods are probably well aware of the key role North Lawndale has played in the development of Chicago as a […]

24TH WARD BUSINESSES!!! DON’T MISS OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE YOUR EMPOWERMENT ZONE FEDERAL TAX CREDITS

As Alderman of the 24th Ward I want to make sure you are aware of the opportunity to secure your Empowerment Zone Federal tax credits. These credits can translate directly into a tax refund, but you must act soon as time is running out. Don’t permit your credit dollars to go unclaimed. I encourage […]

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Anyone who lives in North Lawndale knows firsthand that life here is a struggle. Our unemployment rate of over 17% is more than twice the national average. This does not include discouraged workers or those who are unable to work. About 40% of the population lives below poverty levels. Two of our police districts […]

19th & Troy Block Club & Barbecue

Chevette M. Conley

Youth and Adults residents enjoying troy block club picnic (Beverly Tinsley in dk USMC sweatshirt)

On Saturday September 14th The Police Officers of the 10th District Police Dept. Held a Picnic in the Community for the Residents of the 24th WARD. The Picnic & Barbeque was held on the Block […]