Chicago Teachers Union Plans Rally After Pritzker Says No To Funding From Springfield

The board has less than two weeks left to close the budget gap.

CPS Students Return To School Amid $734 Million Budget Deficit

The start of the school year comes as the district is facing a $734 million budget deficit.

BEVERLY RIDGE LIONS CLUB held a FREE vision & hearing event

50 Screening & Hearing Tests Performed!

Battle Brewing Over CPS Spending Plan Before Tuesday's Hearing

There's a new twist in the Chicago Public Schools budget battle, and it comes just days before the first day of class.

2025 High School Football Schedule Released For Marist High School

Find out who the Marist RedHawks play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.

Helping Caregivers Deal With 'Ambiguous Loss' Focus Of Smith Village Memory Loss Support Group

Caregivers of persons with dementia will learn how to deal with feelings of “ambiguous loss” Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Smith Village.

2025 High School Football Schedule Released For Brother Rice High School

Find out who the Brother Rice Crusaders play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.

As Chicago Public Schools Budget Deadline Looms, Interim Chief Resisting Controversial $300 Million Loan

"I don't think that I've had a long runway to begin with," Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King said on Tuesday.

Edna White Garden Announces Launch of Partnership Monday Morning; Public Welcome

Greencorps Equitable and Transformative (G.E.T.) Solutions, 811 Chicago bring awareness partnership to Garden - 'Call Before You Dig'

Dog Found Wandering Around Thursday Morning Near Kennedy Park, Safe In Beverly Resident's Home

The pup is safe in the finder's home, enjoying the air conditioning and scarfing down some tuna.

Join 22nd District Police Tuesday At Beverly Park For National Night Out

Join 22nd CPD police for National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Beverly Park featuring food, fun, games and more.

Mercy Sister Patricia M. Murphy, 'Rebel' Nun, Advocate For Immigrant Justice, Dies At 96

Visitation for Sr. Pat Murphy, a 77-year member of the Sisters of Mercy, will take place July 30, followed by Mass July 31 at Mercy Hall.

Arts And Music Fest Planned Sunday At Pike House, To Raise Money For Historic Home's Renovation

Pike House Fest takes place Sunday, Aug. 3, presented by Beverly Area Arts Alliance and Eugene S. Pike House Foundation.

CPS Axes Crossing Guard Service At 33 Intersections, Including 11 In The 19th Ward

Ald. Matt O'Shea blasts CPS decision to cut 11 crossing guards in 19th Ward without input from elected leaders, parents or school leaders.

Southsiders For Peace Stage 'No Peace For Fascists Rally' Saturday At 103rd Street And Western

Southsiders for Peace will stage a 'No Peace For Fascists' Rally on Saturday, July 26, at 103rd Street and Western Avenue.

Morgan Park Academy Offers High School Scholarship Exam For 2025-2026 School Year

Morgan Park Academy will host a High School Summer Scholarship Exam for prospective students on Monday, July 19.

Pepper Earns Accolades As Tiniest Dog In Smith Village Pet Parade

If you're looking for a well-behaved dog to be in your next stage production, Pepper is your gal.

City Council Upholds Mayor Brandon Johnson's Veto Of "Snap Curfew" Ordinance

The ordinance would have authorized Police Supt. Larry Snelling to declare temporary curfews anywhere in the city with 30 minutes' notice.

Bold New Beer Collab 'Wind and Waves' Bridges Beverly’s Brick Bungalows To West Coastal Vibes

Open Outcry and California Wild Ales will debut their long-distance collab, Wind and Waves IPA, Sunday, July 20 at Open Outcry in Beverly.

Chicago City Council Zoning Committee Backs Bid To Legalize "Granny Flats" Citywide

"The point of this ordinance is to add gentle density into spaces that already exist to help to address our housing crisis," Lawson said.

Local Groups Ready To Make 'Good Trouble' Saturday At 103rd And Western, Orland Park

Southsiders For Peace and South Suburban Relentless are ready to make "good trouble" at local protests Saturday, July 19.

Marist Set For Thousands Of Music Lovers Saturday At Southside Summer Festival, Featuring Poi Dog Pondering

Tickets are available for Marist's Southside Summer Festival, July 19, featuring Poi Dog Pondering, Michael Glabicki and Red Pop Fury.

Steven Patrick Kent

Steven's world revolved around his wife and girls.

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Saturday & Sunday Hosts Three Stages in Award-Winning Free Festival

13th annual free fest with 36 performances by more than a dozen bands over Saturday and Sunday; Kids activities and bands begin at 10 a.m.

Smith Village Celebrates 19th Annual Pet Parade And Competition Friday

Doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat, bird or snake, a pet is a pet in the 19th annual Smith Village Pet Parade, Friday, July 11.

Fireworks Near Me: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood July 4th, 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Beverly-Mt. Greenwood and the South Side.

Marist High School Seeks Volunteers For Southside Summer Festival

Marist High School is seeking volunteers to help with the 2025 Southside Summer Fest on July 19.

Blue Island Stray Dog Project Seeks Forever Home For 'A Good Boy'

Don't pass on Bowser because he's a pit mix. He loves belly rubs, catching a Frisbee and is a big star at Blue Island Beer Company.

Beverly Ridge Lions Club at Beverly Farmers Market on 95th Street

"FREE" Vision & Hearing Screenings For Adults & Children

Driver Stopped, Then Left, After Hitting Teenage Girl On Bike In Chicago's Mount Greenwood Neighborhood

The young lady was on the sidewalk heading to the Mount Greenwood Branch Library, where she volunteers.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and the South Side.

Impromptu 'No War' Rally Draws Dozens To Southsiders for Peace Protest

Dozens of protesters gathered Monday at the Southsiders for Peace "no war" rally opposing U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Southsiders For Peace Hold Emergency ‘No War’ Rally Monday At 103rd Street And Western Avenue

Southsiders for Peace are organizing an emergency 'no war rally,' Monday, June 23, at 103rd Street and Western Avenue.

Oak Lawn Legend Ties the Knot

Beautiful Evening had by all

Bring On The Heat: South Side Cooling Centers Open As Heat Wave Expected To Push Temps Above 100 Degrees

Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including South Side cooling centers and where to report a power outage.

Smith Village Support Group Encourages Caregivers To Prioritize Their Own Well-Being

Caregivers of persons with dementia will learn self-care strategies for maintaining their own well-being Tuesday, June 17, at Smith Village.

Juneteenth Festival Happening This Weekend In Beverly, Morgan Park Neighborhoods

The festival's founder, Shanya Gray, explained why she chose to host it in Beverly and Morgan Park.

'No Kings' Protests Planned Saturday on South Side, Orland Park

Southsiders for Peace and South Suburban Relentless will be joining the “No Kings” protests planned June 14 in Beverly and Orland Park.

Amid Mourning For Fallen Colleague, Changes Are Coming To How CPD Officers Can Access Mental Health Aid

The department is dealing with the tragedy as changes come to how officers can access mental health help.

Magic And Mayhem Friday The 13th Event At Edna White Community Garden POSTPONED

Moonlight Been and Crawl Space for Friday, June 13 at the Edna White Community Garden has been POSTPONED.