Two North Lawndale public schools will be closed this year, instead of the 12 that…
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Basketball Leagues, Street Markets and Festivals Bring Different Look to Some Neighborhoods
A news report from Ed Finkel, New Communities Program Summer in the city has meant…
Schools’ Work-Study Program Offers Unique Glimpse Into Corporate World
Instead of toting her backpack to school on Friday mornings, high school sophomore Kyara Lee…
Want to Help Families Survive the Economy? Volunteer.
With debt, foreclosures, unemployment and heating costs on the rise, low-income families often find themselves falling behind. To help bring some relief during the upcoming tax season, the Center for Economic Progress is recruiting volunteers to help bring free tax and financial services to families who need them most.
Creating a New Path: A North Lawndale Mentoring Program Helps Save Youth of Incarcerated Parents
Every morning, 16-year-old Justice McKinnley wakes up to the harsh reality that her father is…
New Eco-Friendly North Lawndale School: From Power Plant to Educational Power House
The massive brick building at 931 S. Homan Ave. once housed a power plant to…
Shared Chicago Public Schools: Saving Space or Creating Chaos?
Since 2008, North Lawndale College Preparatory High School and Collins Academy High School have shared…
Mural Brings Students Together For Colorful Collaboration
By Ed Finkel, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program The West Haven “Phoenix Rising” mural on…