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Reimagining Englewood: Healing the Past Through Art and Civic Engagement
A recent workshop through UnBlocked Englewood tasked participants with reimagining the neighborhood’s possibilities. The post Reimagining Englewood: Healing the Past Through Art and Civic Engagement appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Minimum wage increase, Edacious corruption, and Biden announces protections for undocumented immigrants
Minimum wage goes up this week On July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $16.20 per hour from $15.80 for workplaces with four or more employees. Tipped workers will also see their tipped wage increase to $11.02, and if their tipped wage plus tips do not meet the new $16.20 minimum wage, employers are required […] The post Minimum wage increase, Edacious corruption, and Biden announces protections for undocumented immigrants appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Chief Keef’s Homecoming, Cactus Jack Reunion, and Stellar Performances at Summer Smash
The Bridgeview hip-hop festival navigated stormy weather for an unforgettable event. The post Chief Keef’s Homecoming, Cactus Jack Reunion, and Stellar Performances at Summer Smash appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Therapy ‘Speed Dating’ Encourages Finding Culturally Competent Therapists
The event connected Latinx community members with culturally sensitive therapists, promoting mental health awareness. The post Therapy ‘Speed Dating’ Encourages Finding Culturally Competent Therapists appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Celebrating Juneteenth at Marquette Park
More than fifty years after Martin Luther King, Jr. was attacked at Marquette Park, the scene looks much different and celebrates a growing annual Juneteenth event. The post Celebrating Juneteenth at Marquette Park appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Douglass Park returns to the people, Harold Washington Library acquires photos of Pilsen in the 90s, and Summer SNAP benefits
Douglass Park returns to the people 2022 left many residents around Douglass Park in North Lawndale wondering whether they really lived next to a public park. That year, three major music festivals—Summer Smash, Heatwave, and Riot Fest—fenced off the southern half of the park for close to half the summer. Each festival took access away […] The post Douglass Park returns to the people, Harold Washington Library acquires photos of Pilsen in the 90s, and Summer SNAP benefits appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Mayor Johnson on His Organizing Roots and Vision for Chicago
n a brief but wide-ranging interview with the Weekly last Friday, Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his first-year progressive wins and said that previous administrations’ “intentional” disinvestment from marginalized communities is the biggest challenge he faces as mayor. He also said his organizing background has informed how he has staffed his administration and his approach to […] The post Mayor Johnson on His Organizing Roots and Vision for Chicago appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Cook County Jail’s Deadliest Year in Decades Reveals Repeated Lapses and Failed Oversight
Eighteen people died at the jail last year, and half of the deaths featured examples of inadequate supervision and medical care, an Injustice Watch investigation found. The post Cook County Jail’s Deadliest Year in Decades Reveals Repeated Lapses and Failed Oversight appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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