It was established in 1995 under the Chicago Weekly News title and covers arts, culture, and politics.

The paper was produced by an all-volunteer editorial staff, composed largely of University of Chicago students.

Now with an all paid staff, the paper is distributed around the South Side and Chicago bi-weekly on Thursdays.

Together, the papers reach tens of thousands of readers each week with award-winning original reporting on politics, education, housing, the arts and more.

The issue features a variety of articles on topics including affordable housing, renter's rights, development, and homelessness.