Podcasts about north lawndale

June 11, 2025 City Club event description: Hear how four community leaders plan to use the $10 million Chicago Prize to advance economic opportunity in their neighborhoods: Bronzeville, North Lawndale, Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn, Roseland and Pullman. The Cottage Grove Corridor Collective aims to bring commercial activity to the growing Bronzeville neighborhood. Reclaiming […]

A North Lawndale student whose pop-up bathroom hair salon became an online sensation is working to turn her passion for hairstyling and supporting her friends into a business.Host - Iridian FierroReporter - Michael LiptrotRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Im Januar 1966 mietet sich Martin Luther King in eine Vier-Zimmer-Wohnung in Chicago ein – mitten in North Lawndale, einem heruntergekommenen Schwarzen-Viertel.

Earlier this week, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most influential politician in the state, was found guilty of bribery, conspiracy, and other corruption charges following a four-month trial and two weeks of deliberation. We've got WCIU TV host Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbit Golden reacting to this historic conviction, including the juror's split verdict. Plus, the city prepares to lose community clinics in Uptown and Englewood, Beyonce adds a third Chicago tour date, and we're loving one North Lawndale neighbor's ice cream dreams. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 14 episode: The Newberry - Use code CITYCAST for 10% off your class TimeLine Theatre Company Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Mike Stephen explores the potential impact of the Trump administration's position on environmental funding with Brian Urbaszewski, director of environmental health programs at the Respiratory Health Association, and learns about the impact of restorative justice practices in the North Lawndale neighborhood from Cliff Nellis, president and CEO of the Lawndale Christian Legal Center.

How much do y'all know about Allstate? We will tell you all about it! Come and learn with us.13Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠@i_be_snappin Sara @sarafaddah

A New Land: Book 1 by Areulia DavisA New Land Book 1 is about a family, Post Slavery. This family becomes a part of The African American Great Migration to the mid-west. John David's family's dream is to move to Chicago, but the pressures of being a Share Cropper places stumbling blocks in the way forcing the family to slip away in the middle of the night. This story includes paranormal and murder, but most of all the spirit of a family trying to escape the face of the south.  Areulia Davis is a former Chicago Public School Teacher. After teaching for 31 years and surviving, she retires in 2012. Pursuing her passion for African American History and Chicago History. Areulia decided to write and publish 2 books with a third one to be released the spring of 2025. Areulia also serves as an Educational Leader for the neighborhood where she grew up in North Lawndale. Mrs. Davis currently lives in North Lawndale with her husband Tyler.https://davisareulia.com/https://www.amazon.com/New-Land-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07JPBLSBQ?ref_=ast_author_dp   https://www.amazon.com/New-Land-Book-Two-Davids-ebook/dp/B08WFC7Y9B?ref_=ast_author_mpb   https://www.litprime.com/  http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12325aslp.mp3

When most of us picture Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we imagine him on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial or leading the march across Edmund Pettus bridge. But King's impact was felt in Chicago too. He moved to North Lawndale with his family in 1966 (the area has since become the Dr. King Legacy Apartments), and he worked with the Chicago Freedom Movement, raising awareness of dangerous living conditions, housing segregation and discrimination faced by Black Chicagoans. Historian Tammy Gibson spoke with executive producer Simone Alicea last year about King's Chicago legacy.  Tell us something you LOVE about Chicago. Click here and follow the steps on the Instagram post to enter to win a Year's Worth of City Cast Chicago's Favorite Restaurants. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

What's up everyone! Today we get to relive the first ever live recording, which was also our 77th community area in our initial journey, of North Lawndale. This episode originally aired December 12, 2022Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠@i_be_snappin Sara @sarafaddah

2-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot inside home in North Lawndale, and more.

2-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot inside home in North Lawndale, and more.

2-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot inside home in North Lawndale, and more.

From an artistic coffee shop in North Lawndale to the return of delicious tavern-cut pizza in West Town, we're discussing some exciting restaurant openings. Plus, Tribune Food Critic Louisa Chu teaches us about an indigenous food program in Albany Park, and host Jacoby Cochran picks the Chicago chef he'd love to cater his holiday party. Voting in the Reader's Best of Chicago is open! Vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Email Newsletter. Good News: WGCI's Big Jam 2024 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Dec. 4 episode: The Second City Paramount Theatre - CityCast for $5 off of up to 4 tickets! BetterHelp - Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Annamaria Leon is the co-founder of Homan Grown, L3C, an innovative social enterprise in North Lawndale, Chicago, dedicated to propagating urban durable perennials and creating regenerative edible and ornamental landscapes. A certified permaculture designer and influential educator, Annamaria co-founded the Permaculture Chicago Teaching Institute, where she imparts her extensive knowledge in sustainable urban agriculture. Her commitment to community development is expressed through her extensive work bring sustainable and edible landscape design to cities, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability and community safety. Annamaria's efforts were recognized when she was named a 2020 Chicago Peace Fellow, underscoring her dedication to fostering peace and ecological stewardship in her community.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Riot Fest Will Return To Douglass Park This Fall After Ditching Plans To Move To Suburbs: The festival will once again take place in North Lawndale this September. The announcement […]

Riot Fest announced Wednesday that it is leaving Douglass Park for SeatGeek Stadium in suburban Bridgeview, blaming the Chicago Park District for the decision. The move comes after years of pushback from the community in North Lawndale despite support from the local alderperson. Riot Fest is Sept. 20-22, which also presents a challenge for the Chicago Red Stars who play at SeatGeek. We are joined by Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbitt Golden and WCIU host Brandon Pope to break down the latest. Plus, we discuss a decline in violent crime statistics, the return of Foxtrot, and play a little summer festival week trivia.  Good News: Soft & Tender Concert at Metro and Janet Jackson at the United Center Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Revolution Brewing Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

In the latest installment in our series What's That Building, architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin shares the story of the Robert Franks Memorial building in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. Robert “Bobby” Franks was 14 years old back in 1924 when fellow teens Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb killed him and left his body outside of Chicago. The premeditated murder became known as the “crime of the century.” Afterward, Franks' father put money toward a boys' club that he thought would have made his son proud. Amazingly, the building still serves boys today with a variety of enrichment programs. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Also in the news: 17-year-old girl found dead inside home in North Lawndale; People gathered to march for International Women's Day; Sealants used on roadways, driveways could be banned and more.

Also in the news: 17-year-old girl found dead inside home in North Lawndale; People gathered to march for International Women's Day; Sealants used on roadways, driveways could be banned and more.

Also in the news: 17-year-old girl found dead inside home in North Lawndale; People gathered to march for International Women's Day; Sealants used on roadways, driveways could be banned and more.

Chicago Catholic editor Joyce Duriga interviews Jesus "Chuy" DeLeon about Fired Up Friday's at the Blessed Sacrament Youth Center in North Lawndale.

Suzanne Le Mignot serves as CBS2 Chicago's weekend news morning anchor and weekday reporter. Le Mignot joined the station in 1995 as a freelance reporter and became a full-time reporter in 1999. She has covered a wide variety of stories, with a particular concentration on community related events, including serving as a news correspondent for CBS2′s Southside neighborhood newsroom from 1999-2000. Prior to joining CBS2, Le Mignot was a news anchor and reporter for WBBM-AM Newsradio 780 (1994-99). She was a news anchor and reporter at WGN-AM (1996) and at WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee (1995-96), before returning to WBBM-AM in 1996. In 2007, LeMignot was honored by The Associated Press in the hard news feature category for her investigative report entitled "Tracking Your Security." Her investigation uncovered that bomb-sniffing dogs at Chicago's Metra train stations could not detect the passing scent of explosives. As a result of that story, Illinois passed a law that requires dog handlers to undergo 180 hours of rigorous training and to pass a new state exam. The report also earned LeMignot a Peter Lisagor Award in the in-depth reporting or series category and a Herman Kogan Award from the Chicago Bar Association. Le Mignot has won several other industry awards: a local and national Emmy for her breaking news reports on the Blue Line derailment (2008); a local and national Emmy Award for her breaking news reports about the death of Pope John Paul II (2005); the Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award (1997); two Peter Lisagor Awards (1994 and 1996) and the National Association of Black Journalists Leadership Award, while a student (1993). She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a Board Member of the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter. Le Mignot has served as a mentor and volunteer at Bunche Elementary School in Chicago's Englewood community. She regularly held workshops and planned field trips centered on building self-esteem for young girls. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors of PAWS Chicago, the largest no-kill animal shelter in the Midwest. Le Mignot helped set up the first humane education program with PAWS in 2003. PAWS visits Chicago area schools, using the program to teach elementary school children about the importance of nurturing animals. The program is also used by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago. Le Mignot has served on the Board of Directors of the Better Boys Foundation. The organization provides educational assistance to boys and girls in the North Lawndale community on Chicago's west side. Le Mignot is the recipient of the National Civil Rights Library 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in journalism. In 2017, she was inducted into the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame. In 2017, Le Mignot also received the "We Dream in Color" Michelle Obama Humanitarian Award for her reports that led to positive change in the lives of those who have endured challenging times. In 2019, Le Mignot won first place in the Chicago Journalists Association Sarah Brown Boyden Award Competition in the Public Service category for her "Misidentified Man" series of reports. The day before Le Mignot received the award, Senate Bill SB2309 was introduced on November 14, 2019. The bill would make fingerprinting and DNA testing mandatory in John and Jane Doe cases in Illinois. In 2021 she received The Shantieya Smith "We Fight for Her Award" by MOVE and YOVE (Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere and Youth Opposed to Violence Everywhere) for her reports bringing attention to missing and murdered black girls and women in Chicago. She was also chosen by Better Magazine in 2021 as one of the top 10 Black Women of Impact in Chicago and chosen by the America Nation Multicultural World Foundation as the 2021 Multicultural Woman of the Year. She has served as a Trustee of Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, an organization that supports children and adults with developmental disabilities in DuPage and Cook counties. Le Mignot is also on the Board of Trustees of Lifeline Humanitarian Organization. The group provides medical supplies and aid for war orphans throughout former Yugoslavia. She's on the Advisory Council for Smile Train, an organization that provides life-saving cleft-palate surgery for children in need around the world.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated across the country, but his legacy is particularly special to Chicago. In January of 1966, King moved to North Lawndale to work with the Chicago Freedom Movement to raise awareness of dangerous living conditions, housing segregation and discrimination faced by Black Chicagoans. Historian and author Tammy Gibson tells executive producer Simone Alicea about Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in Chicago and the Chicago Freedom Movement's legacy today.  Vote City Cast Chicago as best podcast and Hey Chicago as best newsletter in the Reader's Best of 2023! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rev. Russ as he delves into the transformative work of Pastor Phil Jackson, a community leader dedicated to reshaping Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. In this insightful episode, Pastor Phil shares the journey of his impactful initiatives, from the birth of a hip-hop church to establishing a firehouse as a beacon of hope. Discover how Pastor Phil's commitment to being real, relevant, and respectful has catalyzed change, reducing violence, fostering education, and creating opportunities.  From cultivating trust among opposition gangs to providing tangible options for youth, Pastor Phil's approach emphasizes faith integrated with action to transform lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ministrypivot/message

For the second Halloween in a row, Chicago saw a mass shooting. Reset learns about the shooting that happened in North Lawndale over the weekend and what survivors need to heal from the physical and emotional trauma of gun violence. If you want to listen to more conversations exploring topics that impact Chicagoans, check out wbez.org/reset.

Also in the news: A wintry Halloween is coming to Chicago; Christkindlmarket has begun setting up in Daley Plaza; Des Plaines to host a pumpkin composting event and more.

Also in the news: A wintry Halloween is coming to Chicago; Christkindlmarket has begun setting up in Daley Plaza; Des Plaines to host a pumpkin composting event and more.

Also in the news: A wintry Halloween is coming to Chicago; Christkindlmarket has begun setting up in Daley Plaza; Des Plaines to host a pumpkin composting event and more.

Also in the news: Two people hospitalized after shooting in North Lawndale; Suburban teen to be among others honored at White House; Advocates want bird-friendly measures for Chicago buildings and more.

Also in the news: Two people hospitalized after shooting in North Lawndale; Suburban teen to be among others honored at White House; Advocates want bird-friendly measures for Chicago buildings and more.

Also in the news: Two people hospitalized after shooting in North Lawndale; Suburban teen to be among others honored at White House; Advocates want bird-friendly measures for Chicago buildings and more.

Kanesha Gaines, 21, was killed and eight other women were wounded when someone opened fire in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood early Sunday morning. Kanesha was a funny everything. She was outgoing. She was the queen of the world," Graham said. The shooting happened in the 1500 block of South Keeler Avenue just before 1 a.m. Police said as Gaines and a group of women, gathered there for a luau party, enjoyed the Hawaiian-themed birthday celebration, a black Jeep approached. Without warning, multiple unknown suspects, armed with guns, got out and started shooting at the women. The victims were all shot and wounded and range in age from 20 to 33 years old. Gaines was shot in the face and later died. A 28-year-old woman who was struck eight times remains hospitalized in critical condition. Relatives said Gaines was a home healthcare worker and part-time stylist. She leaves behind a 3-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter.  Area 4 Detectives are investigating and sifting through evidence as we work to identify and apprehend the people responsible. We ask anyone with information to please submit an anonymous tip through CPDTip.com or contact Area 4 Detectives at (312) 746-8252," the statement continued. Source: ABC7Chicago   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-gordone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-gordone/support

Chief Larry Snelling has been selected as the next police superintendent, and Dr. Allison Arwady is out as public health commissioner. What did we learn about Mayor Brandon Johnson's administrative priorities with these moves? And will these decisions have any real impact on everyday Chicagoans? We ask WTTW's Heather Cherone and Block Club Chicago's Maxwell Evans. Plus, water safety at Promontory Point, the ten-year anniversary of “Acid Rap,” and celebrating Honeybee Day in North Lawndale! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters will choose Chicago's new mayor next Tuesday, April 4. On the ballot are former CPS head Paul Vallas and former CPS teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson. Johnson is currently Cook County Board Commissioner for the 1st District, which stretches from the city's West Side to suburban Maywood. When campaign season began, very few had Johnson as a major candidate. Now he is hoping to become the first Black man to lead Chicago in 40 years. The commissioner lives with his family in Austin, but lead producer Carrie Shepherd and host Jacoby Cochran recently met up with him for an interview at Principle Barbers in North Lawndale.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You can't be what you can't see.” Markayle Tolliver LINK Unlimited Scholars Instructor, Mentor “My teaching, my impact, my work is really sticking with the students…” #Shoutout to returning to your roots and pouring into the community that made you, AND to the nontraditional educators! This week, we're connecting with Mr. Markayle Tolliver, who shares how his K-12 experience in Chicago, growing up in North Lawndale and attending different schools, fueled his passion for education. After graduating with a broadcast journalism background during the Covid-19 pandemic, Markayle explored starting his career in the classroom.   “Finding those small connections help the relationship go a long way...” Markayle speaks on the power of being from the same neighborhood as his students, and the longstanding impacts of slavery, lack of knowledge and not having identity affirming people on the front lines. Serving as an educator has increased his interest in counseling, as he wants to examine the role that trauma and violence play on the mental health of students and teachers. He also shares advice, highlights the role of mentoring and encourages educators to advocate for themselves.

Landscape architect Ujijji Davis Williams, PLA, ASLA, facilitated a community workshop that looked at opportunities to commemorate, restore, and preserve the Slumbusters Garden in North Lawndale. Presented by the Chicago Architecture Biennial in partnership with The North Lawndale Greening Committee, Under the Grid, Freedom House Chicago, Open Architecture Chicago, Trust for Public Land, and Farm on Ogden. This episode is partially sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

YOGA. If you've never done it, the concept can be intimidating. All those crazy poses with difficult-to-pronounce names. Is it gonna be HOT in the room? Are there mirrors everywhere? What if I fall down? OMG what if my body makes a weird noise and EVERYONE HEARS IT??Never fear! Today we have an AMAZING yoga instructor here to quell our yoga fears and help us break down the barriers to the wonderful benefits yoga can bring. DuShaun has been practicing yoga for 13 years and is a certified yoga instructor by the Yoga Alliance. As a yoga student, she noticed that she was the only black and plus-sized person in the room, which inspired her to bring yoga to more people who looked like her.She previously worked in higher education and community activism in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's west side. She often teaches yoga in “non-traditional” settings. “She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds.” (direct quote from her site for her amazing brand, SAGE GAWD COLLECTIVE).So get centered, friends! This one is an ABSOLUTE CAN'T-MISS EPISODE!Topics in this episode include:Is yoga right for my body?Is there special preparation I should do before yoga? Do I need fancy equipment?What if I'm just not flexible? Can I still do yoga?How does practicing yoga impact our minds and bodies?How can we practice inclusivity and cultural competence in yoga?How can we make yoga more accessible for everyone?Follow DuShaun on Instagram with her handle, @dushaun_nicole, and visit sagegawdcollective.com to learn more about how we break down barriers in yoga :)Catch a virtual class with DuShaun the 4th Saturday morning of the month at the Garfield Park Conservatory!For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on The Health Podcast Network(For real, this network is AMAZING and has fantastic, evidence-based, honest health information, and we are so happy to partner with them!) Find us at:Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com Call the DOCLINE on 312-380-5005 and leave us a message. We will listen and maybe even respond/play it on the show! (Disclaimer: we will not answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional with any and all personal health questions.) Connect with us:@your_doctor_friends (IG)@JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter)@JuliaBrueneMD (IG)@HealthPodNet (IG)Mentioned in this episode:DrFriends30 Code

A new grant from the city's tourism arm Choose Chicago seeks to help 12 Chicago neighborhoods draw more tourism: Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Englewood, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, New City, North Center, North Lawndale, Roseland, South Chicago and Hyde Park. Reset hears more about the program with vice president of Choose Chicago Rob Fojtk and hears from folks in neighborhoods who could receive this money.

Humboldt Park is the center of Chicago's Puerto Rican community. But that pride extends to other neighborhoods, like Hermosa, a little northwest of Humboldt. Last month, City Cast Chicago lead producer Carrie Shepherd took a tour of both neighborhoods with Joshua Smyser-DeLeon, host of Paseo Podcast, which highlights stories by, from, and about the Puerto Rican community. Hermosa: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center Rica Arepa Salty Sweet Chicago Hermosa Park Walt Disney's Home  The Bungalow Belt  Humboldt Park: Borinquen Esmeralda's Tiki Bar Nellie's  Paseo Boricua Mural Tour We have more tours of the West Side and Northwest Side, including North Lawndale & Garfield Park, Jefferson Park & Portage Park, and Avondale! Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also in the news: Four people hospitalized due to carbon monoxide leak in North Lawndale home; Student walkout at York High School will not happen; Taco giveaway turns into avocado dip snit on South Side and more.

WE DID IT!!! ALL 77 COMPLETED!! We would like to thank everyone who has supported this podcast in any way over the last 77 weeks. Thank you to the restaurants, businesses, chambers, and guests who have all been so gracious to entertain us. Thank you to all of YOU who listen to the podcast and have made this the very best experience of our lives. And last but certainly not least, thank you to the greatest city on earth for being our studio! We love the city of Chicago and all its culture. It was business as normal! We are in North Lawndale for the grand finale at the North Lawndale Employment Network talking with the queen bee, Brenda Palm! The audience was rockin' as we learned all about this community and ate some delicious food! We had BeeLove Cafe's partner, Firehouse Catering, serve us some amazing dishes. Also, Danielle Sanders made some of her best cocktails and mocktails, while DJ RICOTHEJUICEMAN kept the music spinning all night! It was a big party! Tune in and join the fun! Big thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Braid. Braid is the latest social media platform that allows the conversation to flow like a braid. DOWNLOAD THE APP! Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants and cool sites we've featured on the podcast! BPositiveProd.com/77FlavorsChi WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Shop our gear from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/shop/77flavorschi Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario @super_dario_bro Sara @TamarHindi.s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

Dario Durham and Sara Faddah come from very different food traditions. Faddah is originally from Jordan, and cooks the Arab foods her grandmother made. Durham is a born and bred Chicagoan, and grew up on soul food. So when they started dating in 2019, they started exploring each other's food cultures and building their own list of favorite dishes and restaurants as a couple. They then decided to eat at a restaurant in every community area for their podcast, 77 Flavors of Chicago. Dario and Sara have now been to all 77 community areas, and they update us on some of their favorite spots.  77 Flavors is having a live taping tomorrow night in North Lawndale to celebrate reaching all 77 community areas. This conversation was originally published July 15, 2021. Some good news: The 4th annual Love and Nappyness hair care drive is almost over. This is the last week to donate natural hair care, skin care, and hygiene products at one of their six drop-off locations. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Amer of USA Today's investigative podcast The City shares the story behind a massive illegal dump that appeared in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood in the '90s. Local kids remember playing on the 21-acre, six-story mountain of debris, and adults recall the seemingly endless stream of dump trucks that rumbled down the street to the formerly vacant lot at all hours of the day and night. Wind blowing over the dump covered the neighborhood in thick dust, affecting the health of nearby residents. When community leaders confronted the man responsible for the dump, they found he was just one part of a larger operation.  The FBI was using the North Lawndale dump and the man who created it as part of an investigation into political corruption called Operation Silver Shovel. The operation would bring down politicians and city officials who accepted bribes for allowing things like the illegal dump to happen in their districts. But after the indictments and the operation's end, no one wanted to take responsibility for cleaning up the dump – not the FBI, not the City of Chicago and not the man who created it. The debris sat for years, leaving North Lawndale residents feeling angry and used. The civic neglect and institutional racism that allowed the dump to happen in the first place has continued, long after the last truck of debris was carted away.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Corey Oliver has over 20 years of experience acquiring and repositioning multifamily buildings in Chicago's South and West Side areas. Corey talks about his start in real estate and how he acquired his first buy and hold buildings in North Lawndale. He speaks to the struggles of investing in C/D class areas including dealing with squatters, non-paying tenants, and gang activity. Corey dives deep on specific pockets including K-Town in North Lawndale, Englewood, and Woodlawn to name a few! He emphasizes the importance of doing your due diligence including thoroughly vetting property managers when investing in these areas. Corey closes with his take on how the city can solve the affordable housing crisis and encourages all of us to be quality housing providers! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Corey Oliver, Strength in Management Link: Corey's Instagram Link: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book Recommendation) Sponsors: Essex Realty Group and State Farm ----------------- Guest Questions 03:47 Housing Provider Tip: Consider raising rents instead of not renewing leases with your tenants! 05:55 Intro to our guest, Corey Oliver! 06:45 Corey talks about his career as a professional sports agent! 10:20 How and where did Corey start investing in real estate? 13:09 Corey explains how properties can fall into disrepair in the areas he invests in. 15:10 Corey talks about K-Town and North Lawndale in general! 18:06 How is Corey taking advantage of city incentives offered in these South and Westside neighborhoods? 21:50 What is Corey's perspective and outlook on Englewood? 25:10 What are the main differences between Chicago's Southside compared to the Westside? 28:26 How will the Obama library impact the Southside? 32:55 Corey talks about Streetwise! 34:07 How can investors prepare to operate properties in C/D class areas? 36:07 How do you deal with and manage gang activity within your properties? 40:00 How did COVID impact Corey's tenants? 44:40 How can we solve Chicago's affordable housing problem? Wrap Up Questions 48:26 What is Corey's competitive advantage? 49:04 One piece of advice for new investors. 50:20 What do you do for fun? 50:53 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  51:07 Local Network Recommendation? 51:45 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!  We are continuing our focus on Social Justice in the month of October. In today's episode Kelly and Jessica interview Dawn Ruzich.  She is the Vice President of Research & Development at Lawndale Christian Legal Center.  Dawn talks about the work being done at LCLC, which grew out of the community's expressed need for competent, affordable legal services. They have provide zealous, holistic, criminal defense, free of charge, to the youth of North Lawndale, a neighborhood in Chicago. We also talk about work-life balance, managing stress and our love of reading. And we hear about some of Dawn's favorite recent books.   Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/ We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!  Thanks for listening!!!

Robert Waz of Exterplexy Real Estate & Management joins us to discuss the ins and outs of investing in the North Lawndale neighborhood. Robert kicks things off by explaining why he started investing in North Lawndale. He dives into unforeseen challenges and underwriting considerations to ensure investors accurately account for all expenses and. Robert goes deep into the neighborhood, including its boundaries, different pockets, the building stock, and planned developments in North Lawndale. Throughout the episode, Robert emphasizes the importance of being hands on with property management as a key to success in this neighborhood! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Robert Waz, Exterplexy Real Estate & Management Link: The City Podcast (North Lawndale Episodes) Link: Basic Economics (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 45 - Jack Crane with CIC ----------------- Guest Questions 02:30 Housing Provider Tip: Be sure that your property's exterior is sealed to prevent animals from getting in! 04:22 Intro to our guest, Robert Waz! 05:26 Why did Robert choose to start investing in North Lawndale? 06:31 Robert talks about his first property in North Lawndale! 08:20 What were some unforeseen challenges of investing in North Lawndale? 12:57 What was the timeframe of Robert's first renovation project? 16:04 Robert talks about underestimating expenses in C/D class neighborhoods! 20:19 Robert talks about North Lawndale's boundaries, building stock, and more neighborhood characteristics! 27:19 What are some ballpark numbers for rental properties in this area? 29:33 Robert discusses CHA vs Market rate tenants. 33:37 What are some developments going on in North Lawndale? 38:49 What do the next 2-3 years look like for Robert and his team? Wrap Up Questions 43:22 What is Robert's competitive advantage?  43:51 One piece of advice for new investors. 44:35 What do you do for fun? 45:52 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  46:49 Local Network Recommendation? 48:10 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.

Host Jacoby Cochran meets fellow podcaster Zac Emery at Fort Knox Studios in Portage Park to talk about things to eat, see, and do on the Northwest Side. Emery, who hosts the podcast Album Rebrews, talks about moving to the area to be close to one of the city's largest music rehearsal spaces and discovering spots in the city and nearby suburbs that align with his eclectic interests. Spots Zac recommends: Thrifting books and collectibles at Village Crossing American Science and Surplus (now in Park Ridge) Tone Deaf Records LaBagh Woods Leaning Tower of Niles Mom's Old Recipe Mexican restaurant Weston's Coffee and Tap Co. Elly's on Milwaukee Want to know where to see birds in Uptown? Find a Chicago-mix-scented candle in Beverly? Or get a coffee (or two or three) in North Lawndale? Peep our neighborhood guide playlist. Some good news: The three-day Lincoln Park Gyrofest starts Friday. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Jacoby Cochran and freelance journalist Natalie Frazier stop by Comercio Popular in Lawndale to talk about Natalie's family's history on the West Side. From growing up in Austin, visiting granny in Garfield Park, and putting down roots in North Lawndale, Natalie shares with us the pride she feels in her community and her desire to see it thrive. She also shares her favorite things to do, see, and eat in her neighborhoods.  Spots Natalie Recommends: Azucar Ice Cream & Coffee Principle Barbers Green Tomato Cafe Beelove Cafe Scatchell's Beef Monday Coffee @ Garfield Park Conservatory Muse Coffee Studio Firehouse Community Arts Center Check out our other neighborhood guides for Rogers Park, Uptown, and Edgewater and for Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood.  Want to take us around YOUR neighborhood? Or have recs on where to go? Email us at chicago@citycast.fm. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday, August 7th, Rabbi Lizzi led an interfaith Tisha B'Av service with Pastor Jonathan Brooks of Lawndale Community Christian Church. Pastor Jonathan, or Pastah J as he is affectionately known, is a renowned artist and community activist. In recognition of this somber holiday commemorating the many exiles and tragedies of the Jewish people, Rabbi Lizzi and Pastah J spoke passionately on the Jewish history and Black present of North Lawndale.For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates.Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.Transcript

This week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill requiring all firearms, gun kits, and 3D-printed guns to have a visible serial number, effectively banning “ghost guns,” while alderpeople got their questions and complaints in about the future Chicago casino. Host Jacoby Cochran breaks down these stories and more with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Corli Jay and The Daily Line editor and City Hall reporter Alex Nitkin.  Stories This Week: Lightfoot pushing for Friday vote on casino Illinois becomes first Midwest state to ban 'ghost guns' City Council committee votes down 'Water For All' ordinance How Morgan Park High School's 2022 basball season was nearly washed away The South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas Chicago Full Moon Jam Equiticity May Ride Series: The Musicality of North Lawndale Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices