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Here’s Why You Should Care About Ward Remapping
The maps are redrawn every decade, and alders are going through the process now.
From Soul Food to Storytellers: The Best of the South Side
South Side Weekly's annual "best of" issue highlights some of the best food, activities, and people on the South Side.
Gardiner's in the News (Still) and Stories About Queer Life in Chi
We look back at the week's top stories, including a celebration of Chicago queer life, with the hosts of a new podcast.
There Is No Muhammad Ali Without Chicago
We talked to biographer Jonathan Eig about Ken Burns' new documentary about Muhammad Ali
Bears Can Only Get Better, Right?
Season home opener is this Sunday, but we got a preview last week when they lost to the Rams. What can we expect?
How Illinois Abortion Rights Advocates Prepared for This Moment
An evolution of reproductive rights laws in Illinios.
Meet Chicago's First Food Equity Chief
It's about more than plopping a Whole Foods on the block.
Gardiner's Leaked Texts, More Weed Shops, and 'Shang-Chi' Love!
We break down the week's news, including a lot of action from City Council
Trying to Make Cannabis Business Fair in Illinois
Equity issues continue to plague Illinois’ nascent cannabis industry.
Officials Blame Violence on Gangs but CPD Numbers Don’t Add Up
An analysis found less than 30% of shootings in the last decade were labeled "gang-related."