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Letter to the Editor : CPS’ Restructuring of Local Networks Hurts North Lawndale Schools

CPS has just restructured its networks to better align its academic goals and geographies of existing neighborhoods. They reduced the number of existing networks from 19 separate networks for elementary schools and high schools to 13 networks that encompass Pre-Kindergarten education through Grade 12. CPS hopes the new structure will allow for a more […]

Roll Call/Healing Temple Church to Rehab Gym

Members of Roll Call and Pastor of Healing Temple Church Rev. Vincent Kirkwood Black outfit – center, inside gym above church seek to rehab it for area youth programs.

By Todd Thomas

Life in the inner city has never been tougher than it is today and youth are facing an uphill battle to […]

Magic Johnson Brought to Tears at New Bridgescape School in Lawndale

 

Ex-NBA superstar/businessman Ervin Magic Johnson is overwhelmed by Bridgescape student Haman Cross’ introduction.

North Lawndale Bridgescape Academy student Haman Cross at podium giving a heartfelt speech before introducing ex-NBA superstar Magic Johnson (right of Hayman). Rapper Common also listening (white shirt).

 

By Isaac Lewis, Jr

An inspiring intelligent speech […]

Rapper Tony B “Laid Back”

Extraordinary people go to extraordinary measures to make their dreams come true! Tony Butler was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1995. Tony attended School in Chicago Illinois. Tony B began rapping at the age 12 years old when he was inspired by seeing big name rap artist on MTV Cribs and […]

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Steele meet with Community at United Baptist Church

Cook County Commiissioner Robert Steele, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle,

Community staker holders listening to Cook Countyboard President Toni Preckwinkle speak, 24th Ward Ald. Michael Chandler (black suit – center)

Community stakeholders and residents presented Cook County Bd President Toni Preckwinkle with questions after the meeting

Boxer Martez McGregor Looking for 2nd Golden Gloves Title

When light-heavyweight boxer Martez McGregor lands a punch it has a distinctive sound like a Michael Jordan jump shot swishing through the hoop sounds a little different from other players. It’s a sound that means it was done the right way, with precision and strength.

McGregor hopes to […]

Mary’s Barbecue Restaurant, Family Success and Love for the Community

On the northwest corner of Fifth Ave. and Pulaski Rd. sits a piece of history that tells a story of good food and family pride. Mary’s Barbecue Restaurant has been serving the community since 1968.

Owner, Chris Jones has been groomed for the restaurant business […]