South & West Siders Want More Indoor Sports Facilities for Youth
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.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 84
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.
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Public Meetings Report — February 26, 2026
A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level.
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