West Side Earth Keepers Photo Exhibit Spotlights Local Environmental Stewards
A month-long exhibit at BUILD Chicago features photos of local growers, organizers, and environmental leaders by photographer Kenn Cook Jr.
Mike's Latest Articles
Tradesman Who Went ‘From Handguns to Nail Guns’ Seeks to Teach Youth His Skills
West Side native and Maywood businessman Leonard Alexander’s Fearless Dreamers workshop instructs young people on the tools of the construction trades
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
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
Circle Up Conference to Bring Youth, Educators, and Organizers Together Around Restorative Justice in Austin
March 28 gathering at BUILD will focus on healing, accountability, leadership, and breaking cycles of harm
Four Leading 7th District Candidates Seek To Claim Progressive Mantle
Among the 13 Democratic candidates, Driver, Showalter, Collins, and Ford have captured the attention of Oak Park, the district's progressive bastion
Meet the Four Candidates With the Money, Organization, and Name Recognition to Win the 7th District
Rep. Ford, Conyears-Ervin, Collins, and Friedman have the most money, name recognition, and/or organization to succeed Congressman Davis
Putting the 7th Congressional District Race Into Historical Context
Today’s political climate is more similar to the uncertain and dangerous pre-Civil War 1840s and ‘50s than the 1990s
The Fundamentals of Voting in Chicago and the Suburbs
The websites of the Cook County Clerk and the Chicago Board of Elections tell you everything you need to know to register, vote, and work the polls