Leigh Giangreco, Author at South Side Weekly

Council Fails to Override Curfew Veto, and Bids Farewell to Ald. Burnett

by Leigh Giangreco July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

At Wednesday’s meeting, council members shared heartfelt tributes to the Council’s current longest-serving member.

Jewish Voice for Peace activists rally outside the Federal Building on July 3 to mark the eighteenth day of their hunger strike.

Jewish Activists Conclude Weeks-Long Hunger Strike for Palestine

by Leigh Giangreco July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Council Passes Snap Curfew; Johnson Will Veto

by Leigh Giangreco June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

City Council Stalls Snap Curfews

by Leigh Giangreco May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Glittering skyscrapers lit up against the night sky backdrop Cloud Gate, a shiny chrome bean-shaped sculpture in Millennium Park. The sculpture takes up the right half of the picture while buildings that line the north end of the park are seen in the background.

Curfew Compromise Floated

by Leigh Giangreco April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Brandon Johnson and Anthony Joel Quezada during Johnson's mayoral campaign.

Council Confirms Quezada

by Leigh Giangreco April 8, 2025April 10, 2025

Mayor Accused of Preventing Department Reps From Attending Hearing

by Leigh Giangreco April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Community Organizing

Chicago Irish Protest for Palestine

by Leigh Giangreco March 17, 2025March 19, 2025

City Council Grills CPS CEO on School Funding

by Leigh Giangreco October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Alders Delay Mayor’s Legislation in Combative City Council Meeting

by Leigh Giangreco October 10, 2024October 10, 2024