In search of opportunity, some young South and West siders are turning hobbies into side hustles, building skills for possible careers and leveraging personal connections.
Nuestro Chicago Archives is inviting local Latinos to share their old family photos to create deeper histories of their communities over time.
Plus, support for Douglass Park pool shooting victims
Plus, update on the Damen Silos demolition
Plus, the latest in how CPD is complying with the federal consent decree
Young trans people came to Chicago for safety and community. Increased anti-trans attacks and policy from President Donald Trump’s administration are making it harder to put down roots as they look for good jobs and affordable housing.
Plus, the status of reparations in Illinois
Plus, ride-share drivers to unionize
Ante el aumento vertiginoso de los precios de la vivienda en un barrio de Chicago en proceso de gentrificación, vivir en la casa familiar es una forma para que los jóvenes latinos permanezcan en su comunidad.
Artists on the South and West sides rely on free or subsidized community housing and the support of mission-driven arts organizations to maintain their art practices.
Plus, ride-share drivers speak out
As housing prices skyrocket in the gentrifying neighborhood, living in the family home is one way for young Latino adults to stay in their community.
Plus, Pedro Martinez’s last stand
Plus, vaccine rates decline in CPS
Plus, the future of pretextual traffic stops
Plus, Peoples Gas is back on the hot seat
Plus, police mediation returns
Plus, how does CPD deploy its officers?
Plus, alders debate social housing
Plus, CTA expands controversial AI pilot