‘Let Me Share a Poem About a Brotha We All Know’
Jason Ferguson, Marshall High’s Last Track-And-Field Medalist, Fuses Sports and Black History
This Bellwood Restaurant Could Be the Best Place to Watch the Super Bowl in the West Suburbs
Elements Restaurant brings a cinematic sports setup and fine dining to the viewing experience
Softball ‘Was a Chess Match for Me’
Sharif Walker, a New Inductee Into the 16’’ Softball Hall of Fame, Dissects His Passion
New Lake Street Cafe Opens in East Garfield Park, Bringing With It a Community Living Room Vibe
Semaphore Cafe blends historic architecture, Conservatory-inspired design, and a community-first mission in a long-vacant corner storefront
A Forum for the Absurd: Democracy in the 7th District, 2026
A candidates’ forum in North Lawndale became an accidental portrait of American democracy in 2026: earnest, fragmented, and drifting into political absurdity
West Side and Suburban Forums Give Voters In-Person Look at 2026 Candidates
Events in Austin and Forest Park featured contenders for state and federal offices
The West Side’s Only Chicago Restaurant Week Participant Says More Area Eateries Should Get Into It
Quenton Love, owner of The Soul Food Lounge in North Lawndale, lauded the annual citywide festival, urging other West Side restaurants to join its host, Choose Chicago
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