The 4th Annual North Lawndale Arts Festival was a melting pot of activities and information for local creatives, residents of North Lawndale - but, maybe, most importantly it gave local artists a platform to showcase their talents in their own community.
Read MoreGallery Night was a step forward in that direction, said some North Lawndale artists who exhibited their work during the event on March 28.
Read MoreA bite sized restaurant, aptly named The Lunchbox, has opened in the first floor of the Nichols Tower, 906 S. Homan Ave., in North Lawndale.
Read MoreThe Bloc, a non-profit youth boxing club in North Lawndale, pairs mentorship with training in boxing for kids on the West Side of Chicago. Launched by Jamyle Cannon, the program offers a safe place for kids to go after school to do homework, learn discipline, and maximize their potential. Modeled after its success at DRW, the Bloc is now in the process of starting two new programs at Frazier Preparatory Academy and the KIPP One Academy.
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