Help Us Engage North Lawndale in the Planning Process

Posted on by North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council

Help us the word out to the North Lawndale community about our planning process and to survey community members. This will include making presentations at community meetings; distributing and collecting surveys at the meetings; going door-to-door with surveys and brochures, and surveying people in public spaces. We also want to make presentations throughout the community. If you can help in anyway, please let us know.

Please complete this form so we can follow up with you with an assignment that matches your preferences. Your assistance, as always, is appreciated. Any questions you have may be directed to
Valerie F. Leonard, consulting@valeriefleonard.com
Rodney Brown, rodney@new-covenantcdc.org
Dennis Deer, drdeer@deerehabservices.com

Complete the survey here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3ZFJ6Q

What Can We Do to Reduce Crime and Violence in North Lawndale?

Posted on by North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council

There are 77 community areas in Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune Crime in Chicagoland page, as of June 13, 2016, North Lawndale ranked #7 in violent crime,  #29 in property crime and #4 in quality of life crime, according to the Chicago Tribune Crime in Chicago page.

What strategies do you know of that have been proven to reduce crime and violence? Can any of those strategies be replicated in North Lawndale?  We posted these questions on Facebook, and got the following responses so far.

“I don’t know if it’s been proven but giving people in the community jobs, that benefit the community. For instance, jobs that clean up the vacant lots, by build playgrounds and gardens; or opening more centers for the kids to play and provide young adults/teenagers with jobs. Having accessible mental health facilities, to break the stigma and help people cope with the community violence.”

“For as much as I’m not a fan of Pastor Corey Brooks, I admire how he has brought the rival gangs together and called a truce. We need our churches to become more involved, get out in the community and befriend the gangbanger. In the neighborhoods, there is a church on almost every corner. I think it’s time the pastors to start getting together stratigizing. It’s time for the churches to give back to the communities by showing they care. It might take bringing in others like the Alderman and talking to the police chief but it has to start somewhere.”

Some people shared links to useful articles.

Police spend £5,000 on flowers to deter criminals

The display in Bristol, used as a deterrent to miscreants and petty criminals, is believed to be the first time flowers have been used to combat crime.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10989873/Police-spend-5000-on-flowers-to-deter-criminals.html

Flower Power Thwarts Burglars in Japan

Healthy Communities May Make Safe Communities: Public Health Approaches to Violence Prevention

http://nij.gov/journals/273/Pages/violence-prevention.aspx

What say you?  Feel free to post in the comment section.  We would love to hear from you.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NLCCC Partner Meetings

Posted on by North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council

Good evening. We just wanted to share upcoming NLCCC partner meetings. Please, come out and support our members.

K-TOWN Historic District Association Meeting

Many things have been and are happening in North Lawndale; the District should be and can be a part of it. Governmental and philanthropic organizations know of us now.
We have owner-occupied buildings without the resources for needed repairs, and new building owners displaying no interest in actually living here.
Are there grants to help with those repairs? Is there money available to attract new owner-occupancy with buyer incentives? KTHDA is a non-profit organization, which makes us eligible for grants that may help.
Tell your neighbors and friends. and join us this Thursday, June 23rd, 6:30 pm at Greater St. Paul AME Church, 4236 W Cermak Rd. Let’s explore our possibilities.

Paul Norrington, Founder, Vice-President
K-Town Historic District Association
“Celebrating History and Cultivating the Future”
P.O. Box 24072 Chicago, Il 60624
ktowndistrict@yahoo.com facebook.com/KTHDAssociation

UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH
CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele Requests the Honor of NLCCC Members’ Presence

United Baptist Church
4242 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60624
Office: (773) 722-4357 Fax: 773-722-8001
http://www.unitedbaptistchicago.net
Rev. Dr. Wilson Daniels, Pastor
Deacon Lamar Coleman, Anniversary Chairman
Tinki Robinson, Anniversary Co-Chairwoman

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tinki Robinson, Communications

JUNE 17, 2016 Email: tinkirobinson@gmail.com

Phone: 773-406-6512

CHICAGO’S NORTH LAWNDALE CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

WHO: Roughly 200 members, friends, clergy and dignitaries including: Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr., Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele, Congressman Danny K. Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown, Former President of the Cook County Board Bobbi Steele, Former Alderman Ed Smith, North Lawndale Employment Network Director, Brenda Palms-Barber.

WHAT: 50TH Year Banner Dedication and Prayer Gathering (Outdoor Event)

WHERE: United Baptist Church 4242 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60624

WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM – 12:30pm

For Further information about the 50th anniversary events and church history, contact Tinki Robinson 773-406-6512 or Email: tinkirobinson@gmail.com.

Rev. Dr. Wilson Daniels, Pastor
United Baptist Church
4242 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60624

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CTA Blue Line Vision Study

Submit project comments electronically to blueweststudy@transitchicago.com

Join the CTA at an open house for the
CTA Blue Line (Forest Park Branch)
OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
WHEN 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE
Altgeld Park Field House
515 S. Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
WHY Do you use any of the CTA Blue Line stations
between UIC-Halsted and Austin?

The CTA is engaging stakeholders on the Forest Park Branch of
the Blue Line and we need your input! Join us at this open house
to give feedback on CTA station concepts and modernization
plans for the Blue Line.

At the meeting, you will be able to view a brief presentation and
exhibits on station improvement concepts, talk with CTA team
members about the project, as well as give us your input on the
preliminary plans.

Can’t make it on the 29th? NO PROBLEM!
We want to hear from you!
Submit project comments electronically to
blueweststudy@transitchicago.com
> How do you access these stations?
> How can we improve your customer experience?
> Tell us which station improvement concept you prefer!
Learn more about the Forest Park Branch Vision Study at http://www.transitchicago.com/blueweststudy

We thank the Austin Weekly News for covering the NLCCC Transportation Subcommittee meeting, in which the proposed expansion project was discussed. http://www.austinweeklynews.com/News/Articles/6-17-2016/CTA’s-Blue-Line-plans-include-new-West-Side-stations-/

Cook County Commissioner Steele 2nd District Presents
Cook County Land Bank Series

Date: Thursday June 30, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Location: Malcolm X College
1900 W. Jackson Chicago, IL 60612
(Room 1104 Conf. Hall B)

What is the Cook County Land Bank?
How can the Cook County Land Bank help you promote
development in your community?
How to engage the Cook County Lank Bank.

Partners:
Cook County
Cook County Land Bank
New Covenant Community Coordinating Council
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council
Washington Park Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix Association