--- title: Blog | Announcements description: "Announcements | CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), announced the launch of the \"Take Back the Block\" initiative. This program is designed to foster community engagement, reduce violent crime, and demonstrate the City's unwavering commitment to community safety and development" --- [![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/) ![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) # Announcements ![LBRA Honors Congressman Danny K. Davis with Business Community Service Award](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/lerafeaturedimage.png) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) April 17, 2015 ## [LBRA Honors Congressman Danny K. Davis with Business Community Service Award](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-honors-congressman-danny-k-davis-with-business-community-service-award) Newly formed non-profit business organization, Lawndale Business Renaissance Association, recognized Congressman Davis’ support of the revitalization of Chicago’s West Side business community. [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-honors-congressman-danny-k-davis-with-business-community-service-award) ![LBRA Featured in Chicago Tribune](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/lerafeaturedimage.png) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) April 17, 2015 ## [LBRA Featured in Chicago Tribune](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-featured-in-chicago-tribune) Below is an article about LBRA recently featured in the Chicago Tribune. [Read more](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-featured-in-chicago-tribune) ## Recent Stories ![Spotlighting Member Excellence: Introducing Recognitions & Honors](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Celebratory%20Audience%20in%20Vibrant%20Auditorium.png) September 10, 2026 ### [Spotlighting Member Excellence: Introducing Recognitions & Honors](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/spotlighting-member-excellence-introducing-recognitions-milestones) ![Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Community%20Market%20Scene%20with%20Vibrant%20Stalls%20and%20Local%20Vendors.png) September 8, 2026 ### [Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/expanding-fresh-food-retail-bacp-neighborhood-market-grant-program) ![Power of Partnership: 380 Students Equipped at the Douglas Park Back-to-School Collaboration](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/5FA3B906-15F0-483D-A812-B40E47EA62BA-IMG_0480.jpeg) August 5, 2026 ### [Power of Partnership: 380 Students Equipped at the Douglas Park Back-to-School Collaboration](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/power-of-partnership-380-students-equipped-at-the-douglas-park-back-to-school-collaboration) ## Featured Post ![Awards_Gemini_Generated_Image_krtm7okrtm7okrtm-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/Awards_Gemini_Generated_Image_krtm7okrtm7okrtm-1.jfif) ### [LBRA Honors Community Champions at Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/lbra-honors-community-champions-at-annual-meeting-awards-ceremony) ##### Categories - [Blog Posts (14)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/blog-posts) - [#ChicagoBusiness (6)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/chicagobusiness) - [#LBRA (6)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/lbra) - [#ChicagoEntrepreneurs (4)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/chicagoentrepreneurs) - [#SmallBusiness (4)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/smallbusiness) - [small business growth (3)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/small-business-growth) - [#NorthLawndale (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/northlawndale) - [Announcements (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/announcements) - [BACP (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/bacp) - [Chicago Grants (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/chicago-grants) - [Workforce Development (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/workforce-development) - [economic growth (2)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/economic-growth) - [#28thWard (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/28thward) - [#AldermanErvin (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/aldermanervin) - [#ChicagoJobs (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/chicagojobs) - [#CommunityChampions (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/communitychampions) - [#CommunityResources (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/communityresources) - [#GrowIllinois (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/growillinois) - [#LocalLeaders (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/localleaders) - [#SupportLocal (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/supportlocal) - [Business Milestones (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/business-milestones) - [Business Resoure Fair (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/business-resoure-fair) - [CIBC Bank (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/cibc-bank) - [Chicago Jobs (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/chicago-jobs) - [Community Partnerships (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/community-partnerships) - [Illinois Secretary of State (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/illinois-secretary-of-state) - [LBRA Members (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/lbra-members) - [Member News (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/member-news) - [Member Spotlight (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/member-spotlight) - [Neighborhood Market Grant Program (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/neighborhood-market-grant-program) - [North Lawndale Business (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/north-lawndale-business) - [Recognitions & Milestones (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/recognitions-milestones) - [SER Central States (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/ser-central-states) - [SmallBizGrants (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/smallbizgrants) - [employment (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/employment) - [hiring event (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/hiring-event) - [job fair (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/job-fair) - [small business loans (1)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/tag/small-business-loans) ## Learn More About the Organization ### Form ![LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) Lawndale Business Renaissance Association takes on the task of revitalizing the areas industrial and commercial businesses. 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