West Pullman, Riverdale
Program That Gives You Money To Catch Up On Homeownership Costs Ends Soon. Here’s How To Apply
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, which offers up to $60,000 toward overdue housing costs for homeowners hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, closes Oct. 31.
West Pullman Marketplace Extended Into Winter With More Black-Owned Small Businesses
Five new vendors have joined the 115th Street market, selling clothes, accessories, household goods, beauty products, roasted coffee and more.
Frustrations Mount Over Restaurant Surcharges — But Owners Say Fees Are Necessary For Survival
The cost of food, staff shortages and other issues are forcing restaurants to make tough choices, owners said. "It's a constant battle."
15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago In August
You can go to a bike block party, join a BIPOC book discussion or watch deepwater solo climbers at Navy Pier.
Podcast Explores Hazel Johnson’s Fight For Environmental Justice In Chicago
Johnson, the "mother of environmental justice," organized neighbors around clean air and water and fought for improved living conditions in public housing, including her Altgeld Gardens home.
Prominent Environmental Group Says Chicago Housing Authority Management Tried To Illegally Evict Them
After People for Community Recovery made the lease dispute public, city leaders pledged to help keep the group in its longtime home at Altgeld Gardens.
Shakespeare In The Parks Is Back With Free Shows On South And West Sides
Chicago Shakespeare is joining with arts partners in Austin, Chinatown, Englewood, Hermosa, Belmont Cragin, Little Village and West Pullman for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Parks event.
Get A Free Bike Tune-Up Saturday Before Riding The Far South Side
We Keep You Rollin' is organizing next weekend's ride and raising money for a free raffle where community members can win bikes and safety gear.
