Everyday I take the Chicago Transit Authority 52 Kedzie bus route to group therapy. I always sit in the back, on the left side, two rows away from the door. My purse is usually clenched between my arms, resting on my lap like a mother holding their child.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) and community groups held a town hall meeting for 25th Ward residents to discuss the possibilities for the city’s 2022 budget.
UCAN Chicago has been giving back to the community for over 150 years and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Read MoreReynaldo Engram loves to lend a helping hand, especially when gardening is involved. As a child he helped senior citizens with their gardens. Today, thanks to Farm on Ogden, he has paired his delightful smile with a gardening skill set that gives him an opportunity to change his community - and his own life - for the better.
Read MoreFamily Focus Lawndale, a branch of the Illinois-based nonprofit family support organization Family Focus, seeks to promote childhood-development and strengthen families in the community by providing resources and education to parents and children in North Lawndale and surrounding areas.
Read MoreThe North Lawndale community gathered for the 4th Annual Arts Festival, Hip-Hop Revival, and Jam for Justice on August 3. People enjoyed a barbecue, bought art pieces, and watched break dancers from all corners of the city showcase their moves.
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