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TaskForce launches free LGBTQ therapy program on West Side. Bilingual, barrier-free mental health services aim to expand
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Half Marathon brought crowds of runners and spectators to Chicago’s West Side.
The Austin Weekly News won five awards last week as the Illinois Press Association announced the winners in its annual Best of the Press contest.
The West Side couple developing a Black vampire-based television series have completed the pilot and the script for the second episode.
A fashion show, dubbed Runway of Change and centered on disability inclusion and accessibility, will take place on June 21.
Bill could give $500 a month of guaranteed income to eligible Illinoisians, following pilot project success in Chicago
As Honey Pot Performance marks its 25th anniversary, the West Side arts organization is reflecting on a quarter-century of using performance, storytelling and public humanities projects to preserve...
Chicago Transit Authority is getting extra funding for security and service improvements – including bus and el train service on the West Side.
Judge did not grant receivership for new owner of West Suburban and scheduled hearing this month to discuss disputed leases
Community members toured the new West Garfield Park facility, 4421 W. Lake St. It was developed through a partnership between PCC and Collaborative Bridges to help address longstanding healthcare...
Ed Siderewicz, a founder of the Austin charter school, retires and Erika Whitehead, the assistant principal, steps up to direct school’s mission
The Residences at 3340 W. Carroll Ave. in East Garfield Park, offers 14 affordable two- and three-bedroom units designed to provide stability, comfort and a strong sense of community for families.
A group of West Side arts organizations are working with Chicago Park District, Riot Fest and the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety to hold what they hope will become the first of the many Douglass...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on successes in his neighborhood of Austin during his time as mayor
Fortune often favors the bold, and for Marc Blesoff, a decision a few years back is going to result in hard data that will provide insights on Oak Park’s views on aging and mental health. Back...
Austinites living north of Division Street and other registered voters within the 25th Police District have until this Thursday, May 21 to apply to fill the vacancy.
The Park District of Oak Park opened its Community Recreation Center (CRC) and invited the township's Community Mental Health Board to establish its permanent office inside the vibrant new wellness...
Order for third party financial review will keep West Suburban hearing from dragging on for months, Judge said
The West Side coffee shop scene has been growing over the past 10 years. Some shops were founded by entrepreneurs.
House Bill 2929 could create pilot site for wraparound services, supervised drug use on West Side