A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level. The post Public Meetings Report — October 10, 2024 appeared first on South Side Weekly.

CDOT proposal could drastically shift quality of life in and around Brighton Park, but the State must step in to make larger changes. The post Archer/Kedzie Corridor Upgrades to Enhance Safety and Connectivity appeared first on South Side Weekly.

An interview with Marguerite L. Harrold, author of Chicago House Music: Culture and Community. The post New Book Sifts Through Chicago House Music’s Complex History appeared first on South Side Weekly.

Cumbia classics get a new spin at South Side venues. The post A Cumbia Renaissance appeared first on South Side Weekly.

Board of Education Fiasco On Monday, October 7, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed six new individuals to the Board of Education, in place of the seven that resigned in unison last Friday, October 4. The resignations came amid an ongoing battle between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) to […] The post Board of Education fiasco and East Coast ports end strike appeared first on South Side Weekly.

Conservative alders used parliamentary maneuvers to stall the mayor’s agenda. The post Alders Delay Mayor’s Legislation in Combative City Council Meeting appeared first on South Side Weekly.

In a recent 20-month period, more than 20% of shootings and reckless discharges in Chicago’s coverage area had no corresponding ShotSpotter alert. The post ShotSpotter Routinely Missed Reported Shootings, City Data Shows appeared first on South Side Weekly.

Books and mail are life-changing for people behind bars—and book bans are destructive to civil rights and collective humanity. The post Op-Ed: IDOC Shouldn’t Ban Mail and Books in Prisons appeared first on South Side Weekly.

A sportswriter bids farewell to former Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon.  The post A Letter to T-Spoon appeared first on South Side Weekly.

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righton Park Poets is a free, bilingual (Spanish-English) poetry workshop series. The group meets every first Sunday of the month, often at the Brighton Park Library. Paige Savarese, twenty-six, began Brighton Park Poets in her apartment last July.  Savarese grew up in Edison Park and moved around the Northwest and West Sides before settling down […] The post Best Bilingual Poetry Workshop Series to Help Get Over Writer’s Block: Brighton Park Poets appeared first on South Side Weekly.

or Shawnee Dez, biking is about collective liberation. Four years ago, Dez founded Black JoyRide, a massive group bike ride that takes place yearly on Juneteenth with additional social rides throughout the year. “The dream is large and vast, but at the core, it is to use biking as a tool to connect more Black […] The post Best Bike Crew: Black JoyRide appeared first on South Side Weekly.

f you ever find yourself zipping down Western Avenue in the Morgan Park neighborhood and you suddenly have the intense desire to have a homemade wood-fired arugula & prosciutto pizza, a cold one brewed in-house and a crowler to enjoy at home—don’t be surprised. That urge you feel is probably because you’re in the vicinity […] The post Best Place to Unwind: Open Outcry Brewing Company – Morgan Park appeared first on South Side Weekly.

or some fans, baseball is beautiful because the outcome of a game doesn’t have to matter. This is especially true on the South Side, where the White Sox have lost a mind-boggling 120 games, and will likely set the record for the most losses (121) in an MLB season by the time this paper hits […] The post Best Lazy Sunday Afternoon: White Sox Game – Bridgeport appeared first on South Side Weekly.

fter Discount Mall’s unpopular downsizing in Little Village, Supermall is the only shopping mall of its kind on the South Side—a huge business hub made up almost entirely of immigrant vendors, from Mexican to Korean, in rented ten-by-ten-foot stalls. One exception might be the interior of the Swap-O-Rama flea market, but they require an entrance […] The post Best All-You-Can-Find Shopping Center: Super Mall – Midway appeared first on South Side Weekly.

ike many other longtime Southwest Siders, I grew up frequenting Marquette Park in Chicago Lawn to gather with family, feed the ducks, or check out the former rose garden.  As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the park continues to serve as a reliable space for me to gather safely with friends. We go on nature […] The post Best Piece of Pre-Colonial Prairie: Ashburn Prairie in Marquette Park – Chicago Lawn appeared first on South Side Weekly.

hen I first set out to tour one of the largest fire stations on the South Side, I had a vague notion of what to expect.  After all, I watch Chicago Fire, so I thought I knew about fire stations. I was expecting to chat with firefighters, see some serious-looking equipment, and plenty of shiny […] The post Best Fire Station Tour: Firehouse Engine Company 115 – West Pullman appeared first on South Side Weekly.

acatacos is one of those taquerias that have their carne asada recipe down to a T.  Needless to say, its name is a playful variation of the Mexican state of Zacatecas, long known for its livestock raising and meat-centered dishes.  Their grilled flank steak—or falda de res—is usually chopped chunky and steaming fresh, with bits […] The post Best Steak Tacos: Zacatacos – West Lawn appeared first on South Side Weekly.

picy beef noodle soup! It is like a Mexican caldo de res, but the meat is sliced into tender thick slices with udon noodles added. One of the owners, Nate Wong, says he was inspired to open this restaurant after visiting Taiwan with his wife. Eating the food there was a game changer for him.  […] The post Best Blending of Flavors: Taipei Cafe – Bridgeport appeared first on South Side Weekly.

ip & Savor is much more than a popular, expanding chain of cafes; it’s a cornerstone of community and creativity.  Founded by Trez V. Pugh III, this Black-owned cafe has carved out a space where local patrons connect over specialty drinks and ideas.  The moment you step into any of Sip & Savor’s five locations, […] The post Best Cafe to Find Your Rhythm: Sip & Savor – Bronzeville appeared first on South Side Weekly.