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'Hoops in the Hood' tips off for 2008

The first of seven Hoops in the Hood basketball leagues got underway on June 13 as a new generation of youngsters entered what has become a Friday night tradition.   More

Lawndale residents, employers meet at job fair

A long line of job seekers waited outside the cafeteria of the Chicago Christian Industrial League (CCIL) before 9 a.m. on February 13. Once they entered, many potential opportunities awaited.  More

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Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
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Leadership
Kim Jackson email
Executive director

NCP staff
Tracie Worthy email
NCP director

Kelly Smith email
NCP organizer

Contact information
3843 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-8889 phone
(773) 762-8893 fax

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August 1
Community Resource and Health Fair
10 am–3 pm

August 9
Homebuyers' Education Classes

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A snapshot of the community's condition.

  • Population change
  • Economic profile
  • Per capita income
  • Existing land use
  • Housing value
  • School scores
  • Health, demographics

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