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6/4
Los de la Homan Bring the South Side to Sueños
Los de la Homan Bring the South Side to Sueños
The Mexican American group debut a new single and tease an upcoming album after their stellar performance.
Woodlawn Residents Face Mounting Housing Costs as Obama Center Nears Opening – South Side Weekly
Woodlawn Residents Face Mounting Housing Costs as Obama Center Nears Opening – South Side Weekly
Chicago launched an ambitious plan to keep residents from getting displaced as speculators swooped in, but some projects never happened, while others show modest results.
5/21
With Input from Advocates, Illinois Hospitals Set ICE Protocols – South Side Weekly
With Input from Advocates, Illinois Hospitals Set ICE Protocols – South Side Weekly
Staff feel more prepared to engage with federal authorities, but some wonder if internal protocols are enough to protect patients.
DOJ Seeking Illinois Voter Data to About Registered Illinois Voters to Purge Rolls, Documents Suggest – South Side Weekly
DOJ Seeking Illinois Voter Data to About Registered Illinois Voters to Purge Rolls, Documents Suggest – South Side Weekly
Several former DOJ attorneys have criticized the agency and filed amicus briefs.
Police Reform Not Fully Implemented in Illinois, Five Years After Laws Passed
Police Reform Not Fully Implemented in Illinois, Five Years After Laws Passed
5/7 Issue
“They Have No Respect For Us” – South Side Weekly
“They Have No Respect For Us” – South Side Weekly
Disabled people who live at Cook County Jail face numerous, entrenched challenges, including limited health care and few accommodations
Beating the Algorithmic Pulse – South Side Weekly
Beating the Algorithmic Pulse – South Side Weekly
From purchasing songs on Bandcamp to visiting listening bars, here are some ways you can help Chicago’s music scene thrive beyond streaming.
Chicagoans Take to the Streets on 20th Anniversary of Massive May Day March – South Side Weekly
Chicagoans Take to the Streets on 20th Anniversary of Massive May Day March – South Side Weekly
The Alternative Issue
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The Worker Issue
6 items
Recent Stories
Demystifying the Cook County Board
Demystifying the Cook County Board
With the primary approaching, here’s what voters need to know about what the Cook County Board president and the Board’s 17 commissioners do, and the stakes of their power.
The Future of The 78 is Soccer
The Future of The 78 is Soccer
The Chicago Fire broke ground on their incoming stadium last Tuesday, signalling a new era for the long vacant area.
South & West Siders Want More Indoor Sports Facilities for Youth
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.
Chinatown Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse
Chinatown Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse
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Anatomy of a Border Patrol Arrest
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Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children – South Side Weekly
Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children – South Side Weekly
After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety – South Side Weekly
After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety – South Side Weekly
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