On North Lawndale, From North Lawndale

On North Lawndale, From North Lawndale

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We talked about the power of community media, and the process of collaboration between City Bureau journalists and young people in North Lawndale. We spoke to: • Kelan Lyons, journalist with City Bureau • Ronald Reese, youth journalist through City Bureau • Johnny Thrower, another youth journalist who works through City Bureau Then, we heard about 63rd Street Beach House, a nearly 100 year old building that’s crumbling, in part, because of the state budget impasse. We spoke to: • Erick Johnson, reporter for the Chicago Crusader • Ald. Leslie Hairston, of the 5th Ward • Louise McCurry, Jackson Park Advisory Council President The Barber Shop Show airs live on Fridays at Noon on Vocalo 91.1FM. You can also stream live at vocalo.org. In addition, the show rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 9am on 91.1FM and on Sundays at 3pm on WBEZ 91.5FM