Bronzeville, Near South Side

The activist also wants to create a public bank and believes his youth would benefit the city.

You can also go bowling for a greater cause, attend an art battle and join a holiday sing-along.

CPS spokespeople said district leaders have not made any final decisions, but officials told parents otherwise. Urban Prep's leaders want the state to block CPS' move to gain oversight of the Englewood and Bronzeville campuses.

Nonprofit leaders want to decorate 500 homes this year. You can sign up to help, donate lights or supplies or contribute money to the annual effort.

Whether you're looking to try some of the best food in Chicago, tour the West Side or get a glimpse of the city's underbelly, we've got you covered for experiences as gifts.

From Yoda bongs to "Celfie" planters, find the perfect gift for the ones you love (or yourself!).

The first $500 monthly checks will roll out next month for the 3,250 pilot program recipients.

The move to close its Downtown campus marks the latest blow to the charter network that specializes in serving Black boys on Chicago’s South and West Sides.

Hire360's new center is aimed at creating a "supply chain" of talent to keep the city going, developers said.

Longtime Principal Joseph Powers was removed after videos of a student goose-stepping in a Nazi-like uniform spread on social media. It is unclear if the student will be disciplined.

Andre Russell's alter ego is booked and busy. Now, he's laying the groundwork to launch a Black Santa school.

The free event, now in its 22nd year, will provide families with a holiday meal kit with turkeys and side dishes.

More women across the country registered to vote after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June. “I did it for me, my daughter, for the women who came before me," one Chicago voter said.

CPS removed Principal Joseph Powers after video surfaced of a student goose-stepping in a Nazi-like costume during the school's Halloween parade.

The incident was "completely inconsistent with our values as a school district," CPS CEO Pedro Martinez told parents Friday. Arthur Slater will take over Joseph Powers' post immediately.

There's also an antique map and print gallery, a film festival centering Black LGBTQ+ stories and artists and a holiday night market.

The dance company has received $4.5 million in state, city and private support to build a 30,000-square-foot South Side Dance Center.

The site gives users a closer look at civic projects across the city so they can learn more about nonprofits and their projects.

Sports teams, celebrities and “everyday Chicagoans” came together so Thomas could put a down payment on his own bus — and stop paying high prices to rent a bus each time.