Site Of Emmett Till's Viewing, Funeral, To Become National Monument

President Biden expected to proclaim Roberts Temple Church in Chicago and two Mississippi sites national monuments to Till and his mother.

Fireworks Near Me: South Side July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near the South Side.

Caregivers Furious After Gage Park Special Recreation Program Is Moved To Smaller Space At Different Park

"Discarded. That was the word that I thought of," caregiver Tiffoni Stepney-Davis told CBS. "We were discarded."

NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Hosting Free Block Party On South Side Wednesday

The free event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at the DuSable Black History Museum.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around The South Side

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near the South Side.

Foods Banks Partnering To Give Free Meals To Kids This Summer

The program runs through mid-August.

Advocate Health Care hospitals unite to address food insecurity

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital sends fresh produce from its farm to food-insecure patients of the South Side’s Advocate Trinity Hospital

5 Teens Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car In Englewood

Police said two 13-year-olds and three 14-year-olds were taken to local hospitals in critical condition.

Southwest Side's First Dog Park Opens Saturday At Wentworth Park

Wentwoof Dog Park located inside Wentworth Park in Garfield Ridge with a ribbon cutting Saturday, June 10.

4 Women Hurt In Crash With Semi In Ashburn

Four women in the car had to be rescued, and were taken to the hospital. Three women were taken to Christ Medical Center in critical con ...

South Side Town Hall To Pick CPD Superintendent Set For Kennedy HS

South Side residents can weigh in on the process to pick new Chicago police superintendent Wednesday, May 10, at Kennedy High School.

2 Children Injured In Englewood Arson Fire, 1 Critical

Officials say someone threw an incendiary object in the back of the Englewood home, when a man and five children were inside.

Paul Simon Job Corps Chicago Holds Open House For High Schoolers

High schoolers and their families can learn more about apprenticeships and job training Friday, April 21, at the job corps open house.

Orland Township's Senior American Idol: Tickets on Sale Now

Orland Township's greatest evening of dinner, dancing, and live entertainment.

Bronzeville Trail Task Force Starts Initiative To Honor Black Hero, Cyclist Major Taylor

More than 1,500 people have signed a petition compelling Congress to codify Taylor's legacy into U.S. history.

Work To Begin On New $60 Million Regal Mile Film Studio In South Shore

The 22,000-square-foot studio will be built on seven acres of long-vacant property.

GoFund Me Started For Man With Autism Shot In Back of the Yards

Family and friends are raising money for the 21-year-old man's medical costs and to move his family out of an unsafe neighborhood.

Pullman Celebrates Designation Of New National Historical Park

The neighborhood is being recognized as one of the first factory towns in the nation.

South Side...Herbivore?

A local chef is ready to change your mind about vegan cuisine. Horse Thief Hollow creates a classic craft beer with Goose Island.

Hoops, Jets & The Lyric

In #30MinutesOfGood we talk south side high school basketball, visit Blue Island's Lyric Theater & talk Top Gun with a Navy jet mechanic.

It’s A Very Special South Side Pod Christmas Special Spectacular

South Side Pod produced a 30-minute Christmas album with local musicians, choirs and more performing. Listen here!

Beware The Belt In A Sock

South Side Pod chats with a local candlemaker and tries a new stout out while touring south side breweries. Plus local news & events!

Archdiocese Clears Pfleger Of Second Round Of Sex Abuse Allegations

Cardinal Cupich sends a letter to St. Sabina parishioners stating there is no reason to believe Fr. Pfleger is guilty of misconduct.

You Can’t Cut THAT Up!

South Side Pod has a professional organizer helping you with the holiday season and a local Park Ranger with Santa and his unionizing elves.

Kanye West's Honorary Degree Yanked For 'Hate Speech' By Art Institute

Art Institute of Chicago students' petition persuades president to rescind Ye's honorary doctorate in wake of his antisemitic comments.

Are You More Christmas or Krampus?

South Side Pod highlights an upcoming Krampus event in Blue Island and community coming together to decorate Beverly & beyond for Christmas.

I’m The Gift!

While you fight through those holiday shoppers, South Side Pod determines when you can just put a bow on yourself & call it a day.

Chicago Giving Out $500 Payments In New Cash Assistance Program

Applications close Dec. 9.

Give Back during Chicago’s 14th Annual Santa Hustle 5K and Kids’ Dash

The charity beneficiary is Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation.

Roseland Community Hospital Donating 250 Turkeys To South Side Families Saturday

The giveaway begins at 10 a.m. and turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cosplay & Crafts

Bourbon. Cosplay. Comics. Krampus. Live Music. Craft Breweries with Craft Festivals. Gratuitous Applause. Listen to South Side Pod!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Seeks YOUR Help this #GivingTuesday

Can we count on your support on November 29 to help the homeless in Cook and Lake Counties?

Happy Dads

South side schools are pushing for state titles. One suburb just keeps rolling out unique community events. And Santa...already?

Meat Over Miles On The South Side

Lemont is having a Meat-A-Thon and south side high school football teams are rolling early in the IHSA Playoffs. #30MinutesOfGood

South Side Ghost Stories

Neal Gibbons hosts haunted tours, communicates with spirits and knows the origin story of Ressurection Mary. Listen now to South Side Pod!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Ghostbuster

Some folks dress as a Ghostbuster for Halloween. Some do it year round. We have THAT guy South Side Pod. Plus, local haunts to check out!

Father Michael Pfleger Faces New Accusation of Child Sex Abuse

Activist St. Sabina priest Father Michael Pfleger is accused a second time of molesting a child in the 1980s. Pfleger proclaims innocence.

Ken Garr: South Side Hero

Meet the south side guy who gave it all up for comedy, and now has a big special streaming everywhere. Ken Garr talks with South Side Pod.

That’s Quite A Dunkel

Horse Thief Hollow in Beverly takes a big step as a brewery. BRew & Sip returns to Brother Rice this weekend. Wrestling provides family fun.

Festival Season Hits The South Side

South Side Pod visits Oktoberfests in Lemont & Tinley Park (with another in Beverly this weekend). Plus a big weekend of high school sports!