Lawndale

New apartments help bridge digital divide

A redeveloped Chicago Housing Authority property includes a free computer and five years of free broadband as part of a program to help low-income residents compete in a digital world.

21 days ago | By Claire Bushey

N. Lawndale youth farm teaches teamwork, weeding

The farm brings fruit, vegetables, and summer jobs to students and residents of the struggling community. High school students begin preparing the plot after school in mid-May.

1 month ago | By Martin Miller

Four injured in West Side bus crash

A Chicago Transit bus collided with a school bus. Two of the crash victims were seriously injured. There were no children on the school bus at the time of the accident.

2 months ago | By Steven Chaitman

Charter school banking on second expansion plan

The Chicago Board of Education will vote on expanding the L.E.A.R.N. charter school at the Chalmers Elementary campus on the West Side. An earlier expansion plan was rejected.

4 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Harsh Words For Sports Bloggers

5 months ago | By Matt Cobb

Commission okays controversial Lawndale TIF

Some residents say the redevelopment plan lacks broad community input and will spur gentrification that pushes some residents out.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

S. Side man killed in drive-by

Police looking for red or maroon car

7 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski

Hospital helps patients reach out to family

Mount Sinai is first to offer video calls

1 year ago | By BRITTANY RISHER