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Fallen trees and debris scattered across a dark, rain-soaked street on Chicago's Southwest Side, with emergency lights visible in the distance.
Real Estate

Storms Knock Out Power on Southwest Side, Down Trees

Approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in Chicago's Far Southwest Side lost power following Wednesday's storms, with thousands still waiting for restoration as of Thursday morning, according to Blo

Hannah Pierce·June 12, 2026
Diverse LGBTQ+ individuals and allies celebrating Pride with colorful flags and joyful interactions in a Chicago neighborhood park.
Real Estate

Beverly PFLAG chapter expands Pride celebrations for LGBTQ+ community

On Chicago's Southwest Side, a new PFLAG Beverly-Morgan Park chapter, founded last October, is now the sole formal LGBTQ+ support network between the Loop and south suburban Homewood-Flossmoor, accord

Hannah Pierce·June 11, 2026
Chicago residents protest the industrial park development outside the closed Ford City Mall, highlighting community opposition to the redevelopment plan.
Local Guides

Community fights industrial park plan for Ford City Mall

On Chicago's Southwest Side, the Ford City Mall, plagued by a staggering 54 percent vacancy rate, must close by June 22.

Hannah Pierce·May 22, 2026