he Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability confirmed the names of seven finalists selected by mayor Brandon Johsnon for the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability (CCSPA) this afternoon. Two of the mayor’s picks, Anthony Driver and Remel Terry, are currently the Commission’s interim president and interim vice president, respectively. The other five […] The post Finalists Announced for Public Safety Commission appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

ntil yesterday, the interim members of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) had planned to hold this month's meeting as a celebratory close to more than eighteen months of service. On March 8, the commissioners sent fifteen permanent CCPSA candidates’ names to Mayor Brandon Johnson. The mayor had thirty days to announce […] The post Mayor Johnson to Delay Picking New Public Safety Commissioners appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

El Distrito 4 fue el primero de los dos distritos congresionales de Illinois con mayoría latina y que García ha representado desde 2019. The post Ray López vs. Chuy García appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

These are the candidates running to represent the South Side in Springfield. The post Your Guide to the Statehouse Democratic Primary appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

Read answers to our questionnaire from two of the five candidates. The post (Partial) Guide to the 7th District Race appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

Youth, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated people discuss their reasons for voting. The post For First-Time Voters, a Promise—and a Duty appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

The Cook County State’s Attorney is retiring after eight years in which she enacted sweeping reforms. Will her successor build upon that legacy—or roll it back? The post The Race to Replace Kim Foxx appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

City Council’s conservative firebrand Raymond Lopez takes on influential progressive Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for the 4th district seat. The post Two Distinct Voices for the 4th Congressional District appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

uesday, March 19 is primary election day for the state of Illinois. Key offices including the President of the United States, state representatives, and senators will be on the ballot. Here we break everything you need to know on how to cast your ballot. Who can vote To be eligible to vote in Chicago, according […] The post How to Vote appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more

In response to the Weekly’s reporting, a spokesperson said the Board is retaining a law firm to investigate the allegations. The post Board of Elections Warehouse Workers Allege Poor Treatment appeared first on South Side Weekly ..read more