West Side Students Release Black History Month Album Honoring Black Music, Art, Poetry
Youth participants at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services recorded the album in lieu of their annual Black History Month community performances.
Here’s How West Side Residents Can Help Decide What The Old Silver Shovel Dumps Will Become
Six development groups pitched plans for the site Tuesday and Wednesday. The city will now evaluate the proposals, taking into account resident feedback.
West Side Businesses Win $10,000 Grants To Help Recover From Pandemic
The grants were awarded by West Side United, a collaborative of hospitals, residents and organizations working to improve community health by tackling the social conditions that lead to poor outcomes.
Silver Shovel Redevelopment Must Consider Environment, Gentrification, Local Hiring, West Side Residents Say
Six development groups are competing to build on vacant land that was once home to a notorious illegal dumping ground. Three presented to neighbors Tuesday night.
North Lawndale Opens Vaccination Site To All Adult Residents: ‘It Takes The Guesswork Out Of Who Gets A Shot’
North Lawndale is considered one of the communities most vulnerable to COVID-19, but any area resident can now get vaccinated at a local clinic.
DePaul Scholarship Program Will Send At Least 2 North Lawndale Students To College For Free
Incoming freshmen from North Lawndale are automatically considered for the scholarship, DePaul administrators said.
Could Silver Shovel Site Become Cubs Youth Baseball Center Or Cold Storage? West Siders Can Weigh In On Plans To Revamp Former Dumping Ground
The prominent patch of vacant land was once home to an illegal dumping ground that caused health problems in the community for decades. Now, residents can choose what they want the site to become.
This West Side Man Was Carjacked Years Ago. Now, He’s Buying Cars For Recent Victims
The man organizing the car giveaways is trying to get donations to buy more cars for people who have been carjacked.
Health Center, Child Care, Affordable Homes Planned To Bring ‘Opportunities For Economic Growth’ To West Side
The project aims to build wealth among legacy West Siders and catalyze other community-driven initiatives in Austin.
Free Heart Screenings Available For Uninsured Patients At West Side Hospital
Loretto Hospital is screening uninsured patients for free to help eliminate health disparities faced by Black people on the West Side.
West Side Educators Urge Local Families To Enroll Students In Area’s First Gifted Center
The gifted program will create a pipeline for bright students to access selective schools later in life, said Principal Peggy Burnett-Wise.
Fred Hampton’s Childhood Home To Become Community Center To Preserve Black Panther’s Legacy — And Continue Party’s Work
"Judas and the Black Messiah" brought new attention to the family's plight to save the Maywood home, Hampton Jr. said. He also shared his thoughts on the film with Block Club.
West Side Seniors Are Trapped Inside Because Of Recent Snowstorms. They Need Your Help To Clear The Sidewalks
Block clubs and churches need help clearing out snow for older people and those with disabilities, who have been unable to get out of their homes because of the weather.
Here’s How You Can Make A Reservation To Visit The Reopened Garfield Park Conservatory This Month
Visitors to the conservatory can reserve timed-entry slots to accommodate social distancing and a lower capacity. “Nature provides proven physical and mental health benefits, especially during periods of stress.”
Black Moms Are 6 Times More Likely To Die From Pregnancy Than White Women In Chicago. Can Doulas Help Close The Racial Gap?
The concerns of Black mothers often go unheard in hospitals, a Start Early doula said. A doula can help moms understand their options and advocate for the care they need.
Cook County Jail Detainees, Officers Now Receiving Coronavirus Vaccinations
Thousands of correctional officers and hundreds of inmates have now been vaccinated. Advocates pushed for detained people to receive shots sooner because of the risks they face.
This West Sider Is Getting Hotel Rooms For People Who Are Homeless During Brutal Cold Snap. You Can Help Him Save Lives
So far, Jermaine Jordan has rented 38 rooms to shelter those with nowhere to go. His team is also checking on encampments across the city and getting people with hypothermia to hospitals.
Volunteers Needed For Free Virtual Tutoring To ‘Bridge That Gap’ For Black And Latino Students
A West Side nonprofit is launching a free online learning platform with educational materials and virtual tutoring to help under-resourced students thrive.
90-Year-Old West Side Church Moves Closer To Landmark Status: ‘North Lawndale Is Not A Wasteland; It Is A Promised Land’
Pentecostal Church of Holiness moved into what was originally a Catholic parish serving a mostly Czech population and today serves a hub for the surrounding community.
West Side Job Readiness Campus Will Soon Open, Giving Residents Opportunity To ‘Launch A New Beginning’
The workforce development campus is set to open March 15, bringing a cafe, banking services and more to the area.
