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A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level for the May 19 issue
Father of four U.S. citizens and Chicago community member of 23 years, faces deportation even though he qualifies for prosecutorial discretion
Student Essay Contest Winner - First Place, Middle School
New study finds schools on the Southwest Side are disproportionately exposed to environmental toxins
Interviews with four elementary school students who won spots on their local school councils
A proposed subsurface shipping and logistics facility that is trying to engage with the community has residents thinking about—and pushing for—a different kind of investment
The 45th Annual Lisagor Awards recognizes the growing impact of community journalism
Best of the South Side
Management has broken promises, violated housing laws, and ignored complaints for years. Now tenants are banding together to fight for their rights
A day spent with Kari “nombreKARI” Thompson and Sam Johnson ahead of the public premiere of their short film Children Play With Fire
A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level for the May 5 issue
Aya-Nikole Cook’s journey through health and service inspired the community-centric healing of her Bronzeville salon
Visual artist paints women of color on bold murals, illustrations, and clothing designs
The influx of Ukrainian refugees comes after some of the infrastructure for resettlement was lost under the previous presidential administration
The Weekly's poetry corner offers our thoughts in exchange for yours