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West Side credit union gets closer to becoming reality
The Leaders Network, the entity behind the burgeoning financial institution, signed an MOU with Great Lakes Credit Union to open a West Side branch By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ AustinTalks
The Leaders Network has signed a memorandum of understanding with Great Lakes Credit Union to open a branch on the West Side. “This is something that ultimately could change the landscape in America because Black people would be able to get loans in their own community without paying to much money or just outright getting denied,” Rev. Ira Acree said. Michelle Collins, a former community development banker assisting the effort, said Great Lakes Credit Union is a “great partner” that aligns with the mission and vision of the Leaders Network. Earlier this year, Collins had said the faith leaders group was in conversations with larger credit unions interested in working with the group. See CREDIT UNION on page 6
New soul food restaurant coming to West Side The Soul Food Lounge will open soon at the MLK Legacy Apartments in North Lawndale By MAIA MCDONALD Block Club Chicago
A new soul food fusion restaurant is opening soon at the MLK Legacy Apartments in North Lawndale. The Soul Food Lounge, a collaboration between Chef Quentin Love of West Humboldt Park’s Turkey Chop and the Lawndale Christian Development
Corporation, welcomed local foodies for a soft launch Friday to see the new space and sample the menu of Southern food favorites with a twist. The restaurant, 3804 W. 16th St., is on the ground floor of where Martin Luther King Jr. lived during his time fighting redlining in Chicago. Owners aim to fully open the restaurants in the next few days, said Richard Townsell, the executive director
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Richard Townsell, executive director of the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, speaks with a friend at The Soul Food Lounge’s soft launch event on Friday, September 30, 2021. of the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation. The Soul Food Lounge will serve dinner to start, but could expand to lunch in the See SOUL FOOD on page 2
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