Opinion
West Side activist honored
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Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell signals out Jacqueline Reed, who after 23 years has stepped down from the Westside Health Authority.
Community
Not enough police in high-crime areas
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The Chicago News Cooperative reports some South and West Side neighborhoods have twice as many violent crimes per officer than North Side communities.
Community
Organizers call artist for a day a success
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The Oct. 15 event brought West Siders together to celebrate community through arts and crafts.
News
U.S. Postal Service seeks input on proposed closures
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A series of town hall meetings for customers to provide feedback are being held in Chicago through Oct. 26.
News
Austin victim says police didn’t do their job
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Sun-Times writer Mary Mitchell talks with a West Side woman who was robbed at gunpoint earlier this month.
News
Carothers released from federal prison
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After serving a little more than a year, the former 29th Ward alderman is now at a half-way house.
Community
Residents, employees, community leaders protest proposed post office closings
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The USPS says changes must be made, but the closures could harm communities and may be illegal.
News
Rally planned to stop post office closures
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Residents are encouraged to meet Sept. 27 at the Thompson Center. Free round-trip transportation is offered, and a town hall meeting will take place afterward.
Community
Asian Carp to feed hungry Chicagoans
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The Target Hunger Now! program will serve meals Sept. 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ the King Prep School.
News
Three Austin schools have now approved longer days
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Despite opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union, nine schools have voted to add more time.