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 ...

A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level. Produced in partnership with City Bureau’s Documenters ...

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

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

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.

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.

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 ...

Fechas clave, requisitos de identificación y lugares de votación para las elecciones primarias del 17 de marzo. Una guía sobre quién puede votar, cómo registrarse y dónde emitir su voto.

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 ...