Englewood Love Fridge Gets Some Sun
Chiseling In From the Outside, A South Chicago Artist Born Out of the Steel Mills
Book Reviews
Book Review: ‘The Beauty of Your Face’ by Sahar Mustafah
A young Palestinian-American woman develops her faith to grapple with grief, loss, and growth
New Play ‘The Billboard’ Shows Changing the Narrative Around Abortion Isn’t Easy
A review of Natalie Moore’s ‘The Billboard’ dives into the complexities of reproductive justice within the Black community and offers no easy answers
Meet the Author: Camille Roy
A discussion with the author of ‘Honey Mine’ on the practice of writing
Comunidad, nostalgia, y vaporú
Una reseña de ‘Citizen Illegal’, un libro de poesía de José Olivarez
Community, Nostalgia, and Vaporú
A review of ‘Citizen Illegal’, a book of poetry by Chicago Chicano, José Olivarez
The Exchange: One Year Anniversary
The Exchange, the Weekly’s poetry corner, offers our thoughts in exchange for yours
Medicaid Patients Struggle to Access Mental Health Care
arlier this summer, Illinois expanded Medicaid coverage to undocumented adults 42 and older. Hundreds of immigrants who became eligible have already signed up for the low-income healthcare subsidy program, which serves 3.3 million…
Q&A with Fantastical Artist Martha A. Wade
After cycling through six different careers, Wade is making art inspired by her muralist father, lucid dreaming, and a deep curiosity about spirituality
Pilsen’s Diana Solís Rediscovers Community and ‘The Space Between Us’
The photographer shares moments from her long career and rediscovers her neighborhood
Q&A with Little Village Oil Painter Sebastian Silverio
The artist, born and raised in Little Village, documents the beauty of the neighborhood, the immigrant journey, and the social and political issues affecting his community
“Art Is My First Love”: Q&A with Beverly Artist Hollie Davis
The Connect Residency Founder talks about art accessibility, the creative process and her Chicago connection
South Shore Nursing Home Repeatedly Cited for Understaffing and Resident Neglect
“It’s like a waiting room to die,” said one resident of Symphony South Shore Rehabilitation
City Struggles with Low Attendance and Protest at Budget Forums
Residents learned about City services and provided feedback about budget priorities, but some were dissatisfied with the roundtable format and the City’s overall engagement efforts
Chicago’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, Explained
Using $31.5 million of federal relief funds, the City will give $500 a month to 5,000 families. Over 176,000 people applied, making the program more competitive than admission to Harvard University
Guaranteed Income Offers Formerly Incarcerated People a Glimpse of Stability
Many formerly incarcerated people struggle to find employment because of the stigma of a criminal record. To help, one organization is offering cash
