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
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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
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
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
Kindred Civic Arts Forum Opens Women’s History Month With Cole Arthur Riley Conversation in Austin
Author of Black Liturgies and This Here Flesh reflects on Black interior life, spirituality, and emotional survival during a turbulent political moment
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
BALLOT POWER
A nonpartisan voter guide for the Greater West Side created with the help of the Westside Branch NAACP
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
Organizers of Austin Pop-Up Museum Reflect on the West Side Roots of Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition
A Brother’s Hood, a cultural education group for young people, has organized a temporary museum open Saturdays through March 7
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
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
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
Kindred Civic Arts Forum Opens Women’s History Month With Cole Arthur Riley Conversation in Austin
Author of Black Liturgies and This Here Flesh reflects on Black interior life, spirituality, and emotional survival during a turbulent political moment
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
BALLOT POWER
A nonpartisan voter guide for the Greater West Side created with the help of the Westside Branch NAACP
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
Organizers of Austin Pop-Up Museum Reflect on the West Side Roots of Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition
A Brother’s Hood, a cultural education group for young people, has organized a temporary museum open Saturdays through March 7