South Side

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Obama Center announces June 19, 2026 opening

In June 2026, the Obama Presidential Center will open its doors, not with dusty archives, but as the nation's first fully digital museum, displaying no official papers from his presidency, according t

Caitlin O'Malley·June 9, 2026

A dimly lit Chicago street scene with a small memorial, symbolizing the tragic loss of a beloved chef in a mass shooting incident.

Food & Drink

South Side chef killed in mass shooting, community mourns

A 23-year-old woman was shot in the head and remains in critical condition after a mass shooting on Chicago's South Side early Friday.

Aisha Patel·June 6, 2026

A diverse group of Chicago residents reflecting on the community impact and legacy of Spencer Leak Jr., illuminated by a hopeful light.

Neighborhoods

Spencer Leak Jr. biography and career: A life of community impact

The Leak family, led by figures like Spencer Leak Jr.

Aisha Patel·June 1, 2026