Photo by Oscar Sanchez Pilsen Pilsen Residents Halted the Fisk Demolition. Eight Months Later, Residents are Demanding Answers. Community pressure temporarily halted plans to demolish the former coal plant over contamination concerns. Now, residents are asking what has changed—and continuing to organize for whatever comes next. By Liana Ordoñez • 6 min read
Grillz-making workshop attendee inspecting her mold. | NaBeela Washington/15West PRIDE Jem Junkies Is Making Space for Softness At the Black- and queer-owned grillz and tooth gem studio, comfort and conversation are treated as part of the experience. By NaBeela Washington • 5 min read
P.E.R.R.O. members rally outside City Hall. | Provided by Zitlalli Paez Environment Pilsen Has Lived Through One Bad Demolition. Residents Are Fighting to Make Sure Fisk Is Different. Residents say the Fisk site is full of heavy metals and coal ash that haven't been properly tested. They halted the demolition once. Now they're fighting to make sure it stays halted until the city does it right. By Liana Ordoñez • 7 min read
