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How Chicago's Community-Led Organizations Build Local Power—and How North Lawndale Cut Recidivism Below 10%

Community-led organizations in Chicago build local power by treating civic engagement as a daily practice. The North Lawndale Employment Network exemplifies this, achieving a recidivism rate below 10% through integrated support programs.

Chloe Jenkins·October 22, 2026