Chicago Political News & Analysis | South Side Weekly

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

A new ordinance would allow police to call snap curfews on large gatherings of teenagers anywhere in the city.

Mayor Accused of Preventing Department Reps From Attending Hearing

by Leigh Giangreco April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police District Councilor Threatened

by Jim Daley March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Community Organizing

Chicago Irish Protest for Palestine

by Leigh Giangreco March 17, 2025March 19, 2025

City Council Sheds Fur Ban

by Jim Daley March 13, 2025March 14, 2025

How Executive Orders Shape U.S. Immigration Policy

by Borderless Magazine, Katrina Pham and Aydali Campa February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

City Council Rejects Effort to Roll Back Protections for Undocumented Immigrants

by Max Blaisdell and Hyde Park Herald January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Illinois Lawmakers Say They’re Ready to Stand Up for Undocumented Residents

by Cesar Toscano January 16, 2025January 24, 2025

Mayoral Working Group Recommended Keeping ShotSpotter

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell December 23, 2024December 26, 2024

After Intense Debate, City Council Passes 2025 Budget

by Tonia Hill and Corli Jay December 17, 2024December 19, 2024