Print Edition: April 1, 2026

Faith Roselle Julian, Steadfast Steward of Father’s Legacy, Dies at 82

The daughter of pioneering Black chemist Dr. Percy Lavon Julian preserved a home and history in the west suburbs shaped by resilience

Austin Business Hub Opens Doors With Trades Program Aimed at Building West Side Workforce

The Rutues Center for Business & People Development launches 16-week trades program to create pathways into union jobs, entrepreneurship, and licensure

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Episode #09 – Why P.Rae Left the Democratic Party

The Culture's inaugural podcast. We talk about interesting people, places, and things that are relevant to Westsiders.

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Episode #08 – A Weekend of Justice & Blues with Arewa EKUA & Bonni McKeown

The Culture's inaugural podcast. We talk about interesting people, places, and things that are relevant to Westsiders.

OPINION:  Halt the Current CPS CEO Selection Process and Install Dr. Macquline King as CEO Through the School Year

"This is not a casual disagreement over preference or personality"

West Side NAACP Calls Community Meeting as CPS CEO Search Faces Scrutiny

The group is urging West Side residents to gather March 31 to talk about transparency and stability as CPS leadership search draws criticism amid uncertainty

Print Edition: March 18, 2026
Chicago Outpaces Suburban Cook in Primary Turnout Despite Record Early Voting in the Suburbs

Election Day brought isolated polling-place issues but no widespread disruptions, officials said

Ford’s Suburban Edge Carries Him Past Conyears-Ervin in 7th District Democratic Primary

Franklin wins Ford’s old House seat; Stratton captures Senate primary as Hynes and Preckwinkle notch major Cook County victories