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10/12/2026

10/12/2026

North Lawndale, your voice matters! Join NLCCC’s Quarterly Community Meeting to hear updates from its 13 committees, connect with neighbors, and learn how you can help shape our community.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕠 5:30 PM: Refreshments, Mix & Mingle
🕕 6 PM: Committee Updates
📍 Lawndale Christian Conference Center, Skyline Room, 3750 W. Ogden Ave., 4th Floor

Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. Bring a neighbor and get involved!

10/12/2026

🍽️ Illinois’ Restaurant Meals Program is growing, with 50 participating restaurants across 16 counties and opportunities for restaurants statewide to join.

The program allows eligible SNAP households to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants using their Illinois Link card.

Households qualify when all members meet at least one of these criteria:

• Are age 60 or older
• Have a disability
• Are spouses of eligible elderly or disabled customers
• Are experiencing homelessness

📍 Find participating restaurants: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=146353

Restaurant owners across Illinois are encouraged to apply and help expand access to prepared meals in their communities.

🔗 Learn more about the program and how to apply: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=136655

🔗 Find the press release about the program here: https://idhs.prezly.com/illinois-expands-restaurant-meals-program-for-eligible-snap-customers-to-50-restaurants

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Fall fun happening today in North Lawndale!

🍂 North Lawndale, let’s celebrate fall together! Bring the family out for our Fall Festival featuring delicious food, live music, games and a pumpkin giveaway! 🎃

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–3 PM
📍 3915 W. Roosevelt Road

Thank you to the Steans Family Foundation and NLCCC for partnering with us to bring our neighbors together. See you there!

10/03/2026

Happening tomorrow in North Lawndale...

10/03/2026

09/23/2026

Did you know that the Chicago Children's Museum is having a Kids FREE day on Friday, September 25th? Visit their website at https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/kids-free-days for more information and to reserve your tickets.