Anita Piotrowski. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Art Anita Piotrowski Finally Gets to Be Seen In retirement, she's become the artist she always was. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
Two chairs in remembrance of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark. | NaBeela Washington/15 West History Candlelight Vigil Reunites All Fred Hampton and Mark Clark Survivors After 56 Years Survivors of the 1969 raid, former Black Panthers, residents, and community organizers gathered at the site of the assassination to honor how the Black Panthers' revolutionary work continues today, amid opposition over who has the right to tell their story. By NaBeela Washington • 5 min read
Mijares pouring rose tea into a mug as guests arrive. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Art a mascletà for burning and flowering: Natasha Mijares on ritual, resistance, and rebirth Artist Natasha Mijares brings the Valencian tradition of mascletà to Humboldt Park through spoken word, textile, and performance. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
A freshly prepared latte and blueberry muffin. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Eating Our Way Home Eating Our Way Home: Addis Cafe Part one of a series featuring food spaces that feel like home, this cafe thrives at the intersection of Ethiopian tradition and community turned family. By NaBeela Washington • 5 min read
Little Village Grandma Irma's Cocina Feeds Everyone After 36 years as a waitress, Irma Ceballos opened her own Mexican restaurant in Little Village, where family recipes and unconditional hospitality have made her a neighborhood pillar. By NaBeela Washington • 5 min read
A crowd forms ahead of Trippie Redd's set. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Music Summer Smash Brought the Heat. Chicago’s Still Feeling It. Two months later, the festival’s energy, emotion, and performances still echo across Chicago’s hip-hop scene. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
Foto cortesía de Patricia Ostaszewski. Español El Silencio No Basta: Líderes de Berwyn Presionan por Transparencia Cansada de las preguntas sin respuesta y pedazos de información, Janel King y otros residentes de Berwyn estan creando nuevas vías para la transparencia. By Keila Gallardo • 5 min read
Photo courtesy of Patricia Ostaszewski. Berwyn Silence Isn't Good Enough: Berwyn Leaders Push for Transparency. Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents are creating new paths to transparency in Berwyn. By NaBeela Washington • 4 min read
Key Glock empezando su show Glockaveli el 24 de Junio en el centro. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Español En Key Glock Confiamos El hip-hop de Memphis volvió a la vida en la parada de Key Glock en Chicago. By Keila Gallardo • 6 min read
Key Glock opening his June 24 Glockaveli show in Uptown. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Music In Key Glock We Trust Memphis hip-hop came alive at Key Glock's Chicago tour stop. By Nasser N Adams Jr • 5 min read
