Johnny Jones is telling North Lawndale stories

Source Chicago Reader
Original Load Date May 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated May 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-feature/johnny-jones-the-lingo-chicago-north-lawndale-short-film/

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_Johnny Jones, aka MrLingoHimself, is a Chicago-based filmmaker, entrepreneur, and community builder. He spent his early years at the west-side public housing project Rockwell Gardens before moving to North Lawndale at age eight following the death of his mother. He was primarily raised by his grand...