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Honoring Bob Wordlaw’s Legacy and the Work That Continues

From left to right (2006): Jonathan Fanton, President of the MacArthur Foundation; Bob Wordlaw, NLEN Board President; Brenda Palms, NLEN President & CEO; and ...

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May 27, 2026

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Seeing Beyond the Labels: What Honeybees Can Teach Us About People, Purpose, ...

During a recent sermon, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, reflected on a conversation he had with ...

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May 07, 2026

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NLEN Grows Its Leadership Team — And Its Next Chapter Begins

Three accomplished professionals join NLEN — bringing operational strength, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to North Lawndale.

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Apr 05, 2026

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NLEN receives a $250,000 Community Development Grant

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has awarded the North Lawndale Employment Network a $250,000 Community Development Grant to help bring the Sweet ...

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Jan 13, 2026

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Build Your Ballot with Confidence: Use this Voter Guide for the March ...

As we head into the March 17 primary elections, one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your community is ...

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Mar 02, 2026

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NLEN’s Pollinator Pavilion Named Finalist for Chicago Prize

NLEN is proud to be a finalist for the Pritzker Traubert Foundation’s Chicago Prize, in partnership with the Energizing an Ecosystem for North Lawndale ...

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Oct 02, 2025

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We honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Rev. Jesse ...

Rev. Jackson’s powerful declaration, “I am somebody,” was never just a slogan. It was a movement. A reminder that every person deserves to be seen, ...

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Feb 17, 2026

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NLEN receives a $250,000 Community Development Grant to help bring the Sweet ...

North Lawndale is blooming with possibility — and now, that vision is receiving a powerful new boost. The Chicago Department of Planning and Development ...

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Jan 13, 2026

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NLEN and the Obama Presidential Center Partner to Bring 150 Full-Time Jobs ...

The Obama Presidential Center is opening the door to 150 new full-time jobs — and the North Lawndale Employment Network is proud to help ...

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Jan 13, 2026