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Covid-19 Rising again in Chicago and Illinois

Illinois Covid rate at 5.7% Chicago 14.9%, while Zip Code 60623 is at 22.3%

Chicago and the virus has started to spike again. Even though Covid-19 has restricted and minimized the freedoms of many Americans there are many who do not take the spread of the virus seriously and don’t abide by the restrictions.Governor […]

Student Athlete Alexis Haywood

By Todd Thomas

Alexis Haywood, a sophomore point guard for the Truman Community College women’s basketball team and a graduate of North Lawndale College Prep High School recently sat down with the North Lawndale Community Newspaper to discuss her basketball career and academic goals as she works toward her associates degree, and pursues her […]

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The March on Washington

By: Ms. Chevette M. ConleyWriter/ Photojournalist

On August 28 thousands mobilized in Washington D.C. on the grounds of The Historic Lincoln Memorial for a much anticipated historic march. It marked the 57th Anniversary of the march on Washington that took place in 1963 headed by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King JR. 

Where he gave […]

Congressman Davis Racial Gap in Economic Mobility

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When asked about the racial gap in economic mobility in Chicago, Congressman Davis responded, “there isn’t just a gap there is a chasm” indicating that it is deep and more than what is seen on the surface. “You hardly ever see any black people at construction sites. Sometimes I will see […]

Residents, Church protest Planned Cannabis Facility

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Ms. Delores Thompson, a resident who lives on the 900 S Keeker block, received a letter from Attorney Thomas R Raines representing the owner of the property located at 917-927 S. Keeler Ave. NLCN did make attempts to reach Atty. Raines for comment and left messages with his staff.

The letter states […]

Forty Acres Fresh Market

By Todd Thomas

Forty Acres Fresh Market Owner, Liz Abunaw

Having a healthy diet can be challenging for anyone, and the challenge is even harder for people living in some of the low-income and often undeserved areas of Chicagoland where grocery stores and produce markets are few and far between.

Healthy food advocates […]

Dr. William Yates Discusses COVID-19

By Todd Thomas

Dr. William Yates

As the Coronavirus continues spreading in the Chicago area, a local company – Yates Enterprises has begun distributing products to help people fight the pandemic, including an innovative walkthrough body temperature-taking device. Dr. William Yates, MD the company’s owner and founder spoke with NLCN about COVID-19 and […]