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West, South Side Residents Question City's Latest Extreme Heat Plan
Residents, city officials, and community organizations, come together to address extreme heat. | NaBeela Washington/15 West
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West, South Side Residents Question City's Latest Extreme Heat Plan

Chicago’s new Heat Vulnerability Index aims to pinpoint the neighborhoods most vulnerable to extreme heat, but residents in historically disinvested areas question whether data will lead to real help.
By Kristian Parker • 5 min read
El Silencio No Basta: Líderes de Berwyn Presionan por Transparencia
Foto cortesía de Patricia Ostaszewski.
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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
En Key Glock Confiamos
Key Glock empezando su show Glockaveli el 24 de Junio en el centro. | NaBeela Washington/15 West
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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
In Key Glock We Trust
Key Glock opening his June 24 Glockaveli show in Uptown. | NaBeela Washington/15 West
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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
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