South Side Weekly
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Publisher | South Side Weekly Publishing[1] |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Website | http://southsideweekly.com/ |
The South Side Weekly is an American alternative weekly based in Hyde Park covering arts, culture, and politics on the South Side of Chicago. The paper is distributed every Wednesday of the academic year and also published online.[2]
Content
The paper promotes arts and culture on the South Side of Chicago through coverage and criticism, and follows South Side news stories that largely go uncovered by mainstream media. It includes feature-length narrative journalism, essays, and a weekly calendar of cultural events.
Special Issues
The South Side Weekly runs an annual showcase issue of South Side neighborhoods called Best of the South Side, which features a long list of unique places and happenings.[3]
Each winter, the Weekly releases a housing guide. The issue features a variety of articles on topics including affordable housing, renter's rights, development, and homelessness.[4]
