Everything You Need For Our Dec. 11 Holiday Mixer And Fundraiser

On Dec. 11, we invited attendees at a holiday networking event to complete these surveys

When We See Us

An evaluation by West Siders on what they want to see in local media

A Tale of Two Museums

The Haitian American Museum of Chicago marked its 13th birthday by hosting a fundraiser at the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago and the experience was eye-opening

Austin Coming Together Honors Trailblazers At Annual Membership Awards

Several institutions and three community leaders were honored at the annual event

In Photos: The West Side’s Very Own Winter Wonderland

Community members enjoyed the annual Austin Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting and Parade on Dec. 5

Print Edition: December 10, 2025
Rosetta Guy, the West Side’s Santa, Does More Than Spread Holiday Cheer—She Builds Community 

The active community leader has been dressing as St. Nick for more than 50 years

From Maywood to Middleburg: Proviso East Students Given Star Treatment at Famous Alum’s Luxury Resort 

Six Culinary Arts students recently experienced the inner workings of Maywood native, East alum Sheila Johnson’s five-star Salamander Resort & Spa

Holiday Luncheon Brings West Side Veterans Together for Food, Gifts, and Community

The Austin Veterans Community Organization celebrated local servicemembers at a holiday event at Columbus Park Refectory on Dec. 2

W. Adams, Vietnam War Veteran: “I Was Just Thankful to Make It Back” 

Adams shared his battlefield memories at a holiday luncheon on Dec. 2