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At first public meeting on Ogden redesign, ideas for shortening crosswalks, adding protected bike lanes are discussed
The project covers a 2.5-mile stretch of the southwest-northeast diagonal street, from from Pulaski Road to Roosevelt Road, mostly in North Lawndale.
September 1, 2023
Can we fix Route 66? New project aims to make Ogden Avenue more people-friendly
The project, which includes Ogden between Pulaski Road and Western Avenue, is being coordinated by the Chicago Department of Transportation in cooperation with local alderpersons.
April 21, 2023
North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride pedaled in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s footsteps
On Monday the transportation equity nonprofit Equiticity held its annual North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 18, 2023
Light Up Lawndale Holiday Ride brightens the season on the West Side
"Today was about coming together as a community, giving back, and changing the norms of what our children see in this community."
December 16, 2022
CPD has leads on the Ja’lon James case, GoFundMe launched to support family
"He was an energetic and warm-hearted child. His love for his family was obvious to everyone who knew him."
June 17, 2022
Ja’lon James, 11, struck in N. Lawndale is 3rd Chicago child killed in 2 weeks
An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver this morning near North Lawndale College Prep school.
June 16, 2022
Advocates win permanent restoration of 31st St. and Streeterville/Taylor bus routes
Transit advocates finally achieved victory as the transit agency's board voted this week to make pilot service on these routes permanent.
February 11, 2022
Speeding driver killed Kaidon Bell, 14, critically injured girl, 12, in North Lawndale
Studies show that, had the driver been going the posted speed limit of 30 mph, Bell almost certainly would have survived.
November 30, 2021
Open Boulevards in North Lawndale: “It makes you want to come outside”
Douglas Boulevard for walking, jogging, biking, live music, games, a Haitian American Museum of Chicago exhibit, and grilling: a day of fun and culture.
October 18, 2021
Driver fatally struck Mary Johnson, 82, in North Lawndale and left the scene
Johnson was the 18th person killed on foot on Chicago streets this year.
October 18, 2021
