David Chiko, one of the former high-ranking officials in Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s office who was implicated in an alleged ghost-payrolling scheme in 2022, was allegedly involved in misconduct ...

White Sox’s 2026 campaign—and more importantly, what’s next for the team. Looking back at 2026 Ultimately, this ...

Cook County residents will cast their ballots in the 2026 primary election through March 17 for a range of federal, state, and county elected officials, including judges, deciding which party nominees ...

The White Sox are asking for a billion-dollar ballpark. But is it a good deal for the South Side? Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf wants to move the team from its current park (pictured) to a new location, ...

At its meeting, the 9th Police District Council—Deering heard concerns from public commenters about pedestrian and cyclist safety on Archer Avenue. Council members addressed those concerns and ...

Some opposition to the pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements have been coordinated by the politically connected pro-charter school Urban Center and attempts to unseat the local alder and mayor. A ...

This story was originally published by Borderless Magazine, a nonprofit award-winning bilingual news outlet reporting with and on immigrants. Visit their website and sign up for their newsletter at ...

When Angela Dugan founded South Side Tours, she wasn’t just launching a business—she was creating a moving oral history project on wheels. Since rolling out its first official tour in August 2024, ...

One of my favorite South Side murals in Woodlawn makes me jump to attention and focus, and is right around the corner from the South Side Weekly offices. She is a welcome reminder. Credit: Jill Petty ...

ith the most exhilarating and successful postseason in two decades in the books, it’s time to take a look back at the White Sox’s 2026 campaign—and more importantly, what’s next for the team. Looking ...

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