A Guide To Commemorating MLK Day 2026
Community members across the West Side and west suburbs are celebrating Martin Luther King day in a variety of ways
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Nine Essential Books to Read About Martin Luther King Jr. This King Day
From classic biographies to radical critiques and literary reimaginings, these books reveal the full moral, political, and human dimensions of King’s legacy
West Side Area Residents Say Local Media Earns Conditional Trust, National Coverage Falls Short
Surveys and newsroom-style forum hosted by The Culture reveal how communities get information — and how they want journalism to work for them
Ernie Baumann, Maywood Arts Champion, Dies at 87
Alongside his wife, Lois, Baumann built Maywood Fine Arts into the premier cultural and arts education nonprofit for Greater West Side youth
Bishop Claude Porter, Clerical Power Broker and Community Builder, Dies at 88
For more than half a century, he fused faith, politics, and social service into a network of institutions that reshaped Chicago’s western suburbs
Thanksgiving on the West Side: Gatherings, Giveaways, and Community Meals
From turkey giveaways to potlucks and Friendsgiving feasts, West Side groups are hosting dozens of ways to connect, share a meal, and support neighbors this Thanksgiving season
Stand Up for Veterans Event Celebrates Service and Community Impact
Congressman Davis recognized three standout veterans, while the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute named the federal lawmaker an honorary veteran
In Photos: Documenting a Caravan of Care
Photographer Kenn Cook Jr. documented a Nov. 8 caravan that followed Border Patrol agents throughout the West Side
Greater Chicago Food Depository Adds Saturday Distributions as SNAP Pause Deepens Strain
Several West Side hubs — including the Aspire Center, Grace and Peace, and Harmony Community Cares — to offer 20-lb. grocery boxes throughout November
Our Guide to Must-Experience Cultural Events
The Culture's guide to events that nourish your body, mind, and soul — from Elizabeth Catlett's mastery on display at the Art Institute to Richard Hunt's moving sculptures at Loyola University's art museum
Nine Essential Books to Read About Martin Luther King Jr. This King Day
From classic biographies to radical critiques and literary reimaginings, these books reveal the full moral, political, and human dimensions of King’s legacy
West Side Area Residents Say Local Media Earns Conditional Trust, National Coverage Falls Short
Surveys and newsroom-style forum hosted by The Culture reveal how communities get information — and how they want journalism to work for them
Ernie Baumann, Maywood Arts Champion, Dies at 87
Alongside his wife, Lois, Baumann built Maywood Fine Arts into the premier cultural and arts education nonprofit for Greater West Side youth
Bishop Claude Porter, Clerical Power Broker and Community Builder, Dies at 88
For more than half a century, he fused faith, politics, and social service into a network of institutions that reshaped Chicago’s western suburbs
Thanksgiving on the West Side: Gatherings, Giveaways, and Community Meals
From turkey giveaways to potlucks and Friendsgiving feasts, West Side groups are hosting dozens of ways to connect, share a meal, and support neighbors this Thanksgiving season
Stand Up for Veterans Event Celebrates Service and Community Impact
Congressman Davis recognized three standout veterans, while the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute named the federal lawmaker an honorary veteran
In Photos: Documenting a Caravan of Care
Photographer Kenn Cook Jr. documented a Nov. 8 caravan that followed Border Patrol agents throughout the West Side
Greater Chicago Food Depository Adds Saturday Distributions as SNAP Pause Deepens Strain
Several West Side hubs — including the Aspire Center, Grace and Peace, and Harmony Community Cares — to offer 20-lb. grocery boxes throughout November
Our Guide to Must-Experience Cultural Events
The Culture's guide to events that nourish your body, mind, and soul — from Elizabeth Catlett's mastery on display at the Art Institute to Richard Hunt's moving sculptures at Loyola University's art museum