Chicago West Community Orchestra Honors City’s Jazz Legacy During International Jazz Day Celebration
Featuring acclaimed vocalist Tammy McCann, the Garfield Park Conservatory performance also showcased local musicians
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Maywood Fine Arts Launches Renovation of Historic Downtown Home
Upgrades to the century-old former bank at 5th and Lake will expand classrooms, modernize facilities, and preserve a cornerstone of Maywood’s arts community
15th District Council Members Pitch Community Justice Alliance to Resolve Low-Level Conflicts, Build Trust
Pilot proposal would train residents, police officers, and council members in mediation, restorative justice, and racial healing practices
Austin Artist Wants to Bring Color, Craft, and Artistic Community to the West Side
Multidisciplinary artist Briana Shields recently launched Deco Ave Creative Studio & Wellness House
West Side Women of Wisdom Celebration Returns for 7th Year Honoring Community Leaders
“A Legacy in Burgundy” gala on April 26 will spotlight 32 women whose work uplifts youth and families across the West Side
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.
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
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
Maywood Fine Arts Launches Renovation of Historic Downtown Home
Upgrades to the century-old former bank at 5th and Lake will expand classrooms, modernize facilities, and preserve a cornerstone of Maywood’s arts community
15th District Council Members Pitch Community Justice Alliance to Resolve Low-Level Conflicts, Build Trust
Pilot proposal would train residents, police officers, and council members in mediation, restorative justice, and racial healing practices
Austin Artist Wants to Bring Color, Craft, and Artistic Community to the West Side
Multidisciplinary artist Briana Shields recently launched Deco Ave Creative Studio & Wellness House
West Side Women of Wisdom Celebration Returns for 7th Year Honoring Community Leaders
“A Legacy in Burgundy” gala on April 26 will spotlight 32 women whose work uplifts youth and families across the West Side
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.
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
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