Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Neighbors are invited to hear from the fest's leaders as they "share new ideas for improvements on Riot Fest 2023 in Douglass Park."

Family members and church leaders praised the late Tracey Showers as someone who had dedicated her life to helping West Siders in need.

The popular brewery was closed for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions have fueled campaigns for City Council. The way candidates get their campaign cash — and who gives it to them — often reveals a lot about their alliances, promises and priorities.

Construction is expected to start in 2024. Officials announced Hub32 as their pick for the lot this week.

North Lawndale Reads hopes to make the shop permanent.

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

West Side high school students are working alongside Chicago engineers to design spaces where people can express themselves, sell goods and more.

Several neighbors said they want a grocery store instead. Ald. Jason Ervin said the team behind the project needs to do more to gain community support.

The 60,000-square-foot facility would have exam rooms, primary care and urgent care services and more. It could even have a grocery store attached.

The two longterm residents of the West Side ward hope to bring change and investment to a neighborhood that has long been underserved by the city.

The hotel was designed in 1927 by Jens Jensen and has been on Preservation Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered List three times.

Two other festivals — Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash and Heatwave — are leaving the park following backlash from neighbors.

The candidates have emphasized addressing public safety in the West Side ward as they prepare for the April 4 runoff.

The home is going through extensive renovations, which included changing its famous pink interior and exterior, its owners previously said.

Interviews, site visits, and records reviewed by a legal advocacy group reveal abusive behavior by staff against mostly Black teenagers with learning disabilities, according to a new report. Jail officials deny the claims.

Turnout at the jail was better than citywide turnout for the June 2022 primary — but a lack of internet access has been a challenge for those wanting to know more about the candidates.

A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.

Neighbors protested last year after Riot Fest, Summer Smash and Heatwave took over much of the park. Heatwave is moving to Northerly Island this year.