Playground Built On Vacant Pullman Lot In 1 Day

Volunteers from throughout the city and suburbs helped with the construction of "Peace Park" at 104th and Corliss.

CBA Attorneys Offer Help Expunging Criminal Records This Saturday

Chicago Bar Association attorneys offer free legal assistance for help sealing and expunging criminal records at workshop July 28.

Vigil Planned To Remember Harith Augustus

A vigil is planned to remember Harith Augustus, the barber who was shot by Chicago police in South Shore.

Protesters Plan To Shut Down Dan Ryan Over 4th Of July Weekend

Father Michael Pfleger will lead a group of activists who will march against gun violence on the Dan Ryan Expressway on July 7.

Career Launch Offers Job Readiness Training For Young Adults

Cook County's Career Launch program is accepting applications for job readiness training for young adults who are not working or in school.

Water Problems On Far South Side After Generator Failure

Residents of several South Side neighborhoods are experiencing low water pressure after a generator failure at the Roseland Pumping Station.

Memorial Fund Set Up for Family of CFD Diver Juan Bucio

EMWQ Widows' and Children’s Assistance Fund sets up a fund to provide assistance for the young sons of fallen CFD Diver Juan Bucio.

West Pullman Elementary Building Now A City Landmark

The former West Pullman Elementary School building at 119th and Parnell has been granted landmark status by the Chicago City Council.

Visitation and Funeral Set For CFD Diver Juan Bucio

Visitation and Funeral Mass for fallen CFD driver will be held June 3 and June 4 at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago.

Priest Spends Birthday In Middle Of Street Demanding Gun Control

Father Michael Pfleger held an anti-NRA sign for hours in the middle of the street at 79th and Racine.

Love The South Side? Share Your Stories By Becoming A Patch Mayor

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues on the South Side.

Union Workers Volunteer To Help Re-Open Capt's Hard Time

A restaurant that's been called the "backbone" of 79th Street was victimized by a copper wire thief late Tuesday night.

IDOT Announces CSX Track Repairs And Closures This Week

IDOT announces 79th Street closures between Columbus and Cicero Avenue in Chicago.

The Forum Makes List Of Most Endangered Historic Places

Landmark Illinois' 2018 list of most endangered historic places includes The Forum, a longtime Bronzeville music hall.

Which South Side Streets Will Be Paved In 2018?

A number of streets on the South Side of Chicago will be resurfaced in 2018. Find out which ones here.

'Jail-Like' Entrances At Banks Target Black Communities: Priest

Father Pfleger says Fifth Third Bank should have security entrances at either all or none of their banks. Not just in black communities.

New 41st Street Bridge Project Will Affect Metra Electric Line

Some trains won't make certain stops and others may be delayed on the Metra Electric Line late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

Red Line Extension To 130th Street Calls For 4 New Stations

The CTA has plans to extend the Red Line to 130th Street and add four new stops south of 95th.

Lane Closures Begin On Cicero Avenue Near Midway Airport

Starting this week, lane closures are in effect on Cicero Avenue through 2020 as work beings on the Midway Modernization Project.

BGA Hosts South Side Citizen Watchdog Training

If your local elected officials aren't passing the smell test, then sign up for BGA's Citizen Watchdog Training on Jan. 25.

Car Fire Blocks Traffic On Dan Ryan

Three local lanes of inbound traffic are closed near Roosevelt Road due to a car fire.

Outpouring Continues For Teen Killed While Delivering Newspapers

More than 200 people have raised thousands to support the family of 15-year-old Brian Jasso.

Turn In Your Guns At Baptist Church Saturday

Those who turn in guns at Lilydale Progressive Baptist Church Saturday will receive gift cards for $100.

RTA Will Develop 75th Street, 79th Street Corridors

A plan to develop two main thoroughfares on the East Side is one of nine projects selected as part of the RTA's Community Planning program.

Chinatown Feeder Ramp Closes After Semi Hits Barrier

A semi truck that hit a barrier on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 31st Street has caused the outbound ramp from I-55 to close.

Look Inside Schulze Baking Factory Before It's Remodeled

The historic Schulze Baking Company Factory on Garfield Boulevard will soon be renovated and become the Midway Technology Centre.

Kenneka Jenkins Laid To Rest At Funeral, But Questions Over Her Death Remain (VIDEO)

Mourners said goodbye to the 19-year-old woman Saturday during a service on the Far South South Side.

Pilot Program Will Rehab South, West Side Vacant Homes

The new initiative also will create jobs for young people, Mayor Emanuel's office announced Wednesday.

95th Street's Fire Hose Tapestry, DJ Booth Will be Largest Art Display in CTA History

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA officials unveiled art Wednesday that will adorn the currently under construction 95th Street bus and rail stop.

‘Chicago For Chicagoans’ Tour Expands To South Side

Neighborhood tour geared toward city residents has events planned this weekend in McKinley Park.

Metra Closes Stony Island Avenue For Construction

Traffic will be detoured and there will be operational changes to trains during the work from June 22-29 to replace old components.

Congrats to the Winners of the 7th Annual Scholastic Spectacular!

Carroll-Rosenwald Specialty Elementary School wins the YMCA Community Schools Initiative's 7th Annual Scholastic Spectacular.

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Don't forget our troops

Cardinal Cupich Leads Good Friday Peace Walk Through Englewood

Hundreds join Cardinal Cupich for Good Friday peace march through Englewood to remember the lives lost to violence in Chicago this year.

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South Side Alderman Helps Man Who Lost Dogs in House Fire

Ald. Raymond Lopez asks for constituents help in supporting neighbor who lost his home and beloved dogs get back on his feet.

Influx of Bald Eagles Soar to Chicago's South Side

Several birders have spotted the national bird in and around Chicago's South Side.

Metra Station Portraits Feature Faces of South Chicago

The artwork is part of the transit agency's community enhancement program.

Squirrel's Sneak Attack Puts Chicago Alderman in the Hospital, Rodent in the Grave

Alderman Howard Brookins was seriously hurt while biking after a squirrel attacked him. His sense of humor, however, was unharmed.