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‘The Wizards’ Play Premieres at Pilsen’s APO Cultural Center
A Ricardo Gamboa play combines the barrio experience and the supernatural with a hyperlocal cast in the historic community center The post ‘The Wizards’ Play Premieres at Pilsen’s APO Cultural Center appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Illinois is Getting Better at Answering Calls to the Suicide Crisis Line But Will the South Side be Left Behind?
The new 988 suicide prevention line shows promise in Illinois, but questions remain The post Illinois is Getting Better at Answering Calls to the Suicide Crisis Line But Will the South Side be Left Behind? appeared first on South Side Weekly.
‘Ghost buses’ continue to haunt the CTA
‘Ghost buses’ continue to haunt the CTA By now, Chicagoans are no stranger to buses that never show up and “L” trains that disappear from the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) online tracker. But two months after CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. announced a new strategic plan to strengthen reliability and rider experience, the specter of […] The post ‘Ghost buses’ continue to haunt the CTA appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Returning Citizens Still Face Barriers Despite Protective Policies
Advocates say policies that protect access to housing and employment for the formerly incarcerated must be enforced more consistently The post Returning Citizens Still Face Barriers Despite Protective Policies appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Meet the 10th Ward Candidate: Ana Guajardo
The longtime workers’ rights organizer on how she’ll marshall her experience to secure clean air, infrastructure improvements, and “Greenlining” for her ward The post Meet the 10th Ward Candidate: Ana Guajardo appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Natalie Osborne Paints Portraits Rooted in the Women in Her Family
The Oklahoma native on falling in love with Chicago, why she paints Black women, and how she found time to make art The post Natalie Osborne Paints Portraits Rooted in the Women in Her Family appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Hundreds of Chicagoans Join Iran Protests in Solidarity
Protests in Iran and around the world were sparked after the death of Mahsa Amini, allegedly beaten to death by Iran’s morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly The post Hundreds of Chicagoans Join Iran Protests in Solidarity appeared first on South Side Weekly.
There’s (Probably) Lead in Your Water
For years, we’ve known that Chicago’s lead water pipes are a looming public health disaster, but a Guardian investigation last month shows just how bad things are. Much of the […] The post There’s (Probably) Lead in Your Water appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Interview with Brown Sugar Bakery’s Stephanie Hart
t’s not often that you get the opportunity to personally acknowledge the person that has inspired and motivated you from a distance, simply by them moving in their purpose. It […] The post Interview with Brown Sugar Bakery’s Stephanie Hart appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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