South Side Weekly and Build Coffee and Books hosted the first of our Third Thursdays open mic and writing workshop.

Cold homes are linked to significant health issues, especially for the elderly. Studies have linked cold indoor temperatures ...

As jails across the country move towards banning in-person physical visits, Cook County’s visitation policies can be a lifeline.

A once internationally known Black athlete comes alive again in a new biography detailing, in part, his life—and death—on the ...

In survey responses, youth and parents told the Weekly the South Side needs more indoor facilities for sports and recreation—and better maintenance of existing ones.

While he didn’t match King’s commanding stature or Obama’s ultimate political triumph, Jackson became a moral and political force all the same.

In Definition Theatre’s production, playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and director Ericka Ratcliff unpack generational trauma and a whodunit conspiracy that leaves audiences reeling.

and there, we’re not so different. you just have answers to questions i’m asking for the first time. so that we can be not so different again. back when i didn’t know that what i asked you for the ...

Key dates, ID requirements, and voting locations for the March 17 primary election. A breakdown of who can vote, how to ...

This investigation is the first in a series of projects that will document and explore public housing on the South Side. If you have tips or suggestions about coverage, email ...

Voices rose downtown on Jan. 3, 2026, as protesters declared “No War on Venezuela,” calling for the U.S. to keep its hands off Latin America, a message seen on signs throughout the crowd. Credit: Paul ...

This is post 1 of 6 in the series “FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION” Chicago is one of the most segregated cities in the United States. Over the last century, an array of political and cultural forces have ...