Chicago Political News & Analysis | 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.

Latino Caucus Blasts Mayor, CPD Chief on ICE Response

by Jim Daley June 30, 2025July 2, 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

City Council Committee Advances Revised Curfew Ordinance

by Tonia Hill May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Mayor Johnson at the Midterm Mark

by Jim Daley May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Mayor Johnson at the Midterm Mark: Full Interview

by Jim Daley May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Public Meetings Report. Illustration by Holley Appold/South Side Weekly

Public Meetings Report — May 8, 2025

by Scott Pemberton and Documenters May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Thousands Condemn Trump Administration in May Day March

by Jim Daley May 2, 2025May 12, 2025

Lawsuit Accuses Sheriff of Retaliation Over Fraud Investigation

by Max Blaisdell May 2, 2025May 2, 2025