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Remembering Bronzeville Icon Ida B. Wells-Barnett on Her Birthday
Born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and later settling in Bronzeville, Ida B. Wells was a fearless journalist and civil rights pioneer.
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Inside Chicago Southsider: How We Landed Our First Intern (Step-by-Step)
Behind the scenes of our first internship — the wins, the lessons, and the responsibility of shaping future leaders.
It's Official: Nitsaniyah Fitch Crowned Miss Illinois 2025
As Miss Illinois 2025, Nitsaniyah Fitch will go on to represent the state at the Miss America competition in September.
Summertime Chi in July: NASCAR Race, Wealth Summit, Parades, and More
Summertime Chi is here.

June 2025

Summertime Chi in June: Ida B. Wells Festival, Taste of Chicago, and More
Check out what's going on around Chicago this weekend.
Enroll Your Child (Ages 0–5) to Receive Free Books Each Month!
Share Our Spare announced that it will serve as the local program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Chicago.
Summertime Chi: 15 Free Things To Do in 2025
Check out what's going on around Chicago this weekend.
Inside Chicago Southsider: How We Reached 100 New Subscribers Organically in 5 Days
How one weekend of focus, consistency, and experimentation led to our biggest growth breakthrough.
June Events: Chicago Blues Festival, Bronzeville Celebration, and More
Summertime Chi is right around the corner.
Inside Chicago Southsider: A Look Behind the Newsroom Curtain
Where your support meets our strategy — and you get to see it all unfold.
We’re Launching Inside Chicago Southsider!
Where your support meets our strategy — and you get to see it all unfold.

May 2025

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