South Side Drive Magazine: Guide to the Good Life Chicago

03/04/2026

This just in:
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.

Along with the former presidents, a spokesperson for the Jackson family said former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will also be in attendance at the House of Hope on the city's Far South Side.

The homegoing service is being led by Dr. Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks, the family said, and other notable speakers will include Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Rep Maxine Waters, Chicago Cubs owner Tim Ricketts, Rabbi Sharon Brous and businessman Jim Reynolds.

The family also said the service will feature performances from Jennifer Hudson, and gospel singers Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans.

The People's Celebration, as Friday's service has been titled, will be held at House of Hope at 752 E. 114th St. in Chicago. Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. and services begin at 11 a.m. (CBS Chicago) ✊🏿🕊️
The Special Jesse Jackson Commemorative Edition of South Side Drive Magazine will be available as a collector’s item, until copies last, beginning Friday, March 7th. South Side Drive Magazine Group

03/04/2026

✨ Celebrating 189 Years—Happy Birthday, Chicago! ✨

03/01/2026

As February comes to an end we are in an amazing space. In this issue we declared the month as the beginning of Black History Year. Weeks after printing Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. made his transition, and prior that t sinister efforts to erase Black History. Yet, we will not be eraces. Enjoy!

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02/19/2026

We are grateful for the stories we've offered in our own voices, from our perspective. We can only be grateful, as the on;y Black owned Chicago magazine focused locally to serve. Some of our staff were here to see Operation Breadbasket created, others still in their 30s, are going back to past issues, and we have lots. We covered Reverend Jackson's work and shared our unique, close-up and personal, lived experiences and unparalleled Chicago historical references with great reverence.,
Enjoy!

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02/13/2026

Thank you for your appreciation of our February print edition of South Side Drive magazine, which has returned to print after being available only online on our website for a few months. For those who have not seen our issue yet, you'll find new editorial staff submissions by Floyd Webb and Chip Eberhart. Also, our managing editor, Emma Young, takes a special look at Chicago's Black History. You'll read about The Field Foundation of Illinois' investment in and celebrate the history of the Legacy Award Gala and the work of entrepreneur Keeana Barber (of WDB Marketing) to help young businesspeople. We also happily share the living legacy of the quilting guild, Needles & Threads. We encourage you to attend their Feb 16th exhibit featuring master quilter, Sunshine Joe Mallard, where you can also pick up your copy of the February issue to share.
We end the issue with a short feature on the incredible promoter of all things cultural, philanthropist, and cultural icon, Zakiya Williams. To flip through and read the magazine online, please visit https://southsidedrivemag.com/south-side-drive-magazine-february-2026-issue/ -df_27347/1/. To request magazines for your special event or southside organization, reach out to [email protected].

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02/06/2026

Please join us in acknowledging and celebrating a recent grant award to South Side Drive Magazine from The Field Foundation of Illinois. After 6 years and with a legacy of a dozen years in Chicago hyperlocal magazine publishing, our commitment to storytelling is stronger than ever. As the only Chicago-focused, Black-owned magazine, we carry forth a unique magazine publishing tradition and tell essential stories that documentary filmmaker Ken Burns describes as “faith in the human spirit.” Our subtitle, Guide to the Good Life Chicago, reflects this mission, as we leverage art, culture, business, community -building, education, and family to thrive.
We invite you to read our publisher's Save the Children message here https://southsidedrivemag.com/publishers-message-save-the-children-january-2025-issue/.

01/23/2026

We are thrilled with our January issue and took the early part of the month to re-focus and observe the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please enjoy our January issue, filled with Art, Culture, and Community, and articles selected to foster intergenerational healing. Really great articles by our amazing managing editor, Emma Young, by Floyd Webb, Salim Muwakkil, Yvette J. Moyo;'s Publisher's Message, and beautiful cover art (created from a mural) by Reed and more. Enjoy! www.SouthSideDriveMag.com

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12/12/2025

Today we salute Habilitative Systems Inc. Read about their amazing history of service and leadership as they prepare for the 5th annual Race & Health Equity Event.

Community Spotlight Featured Latest News HSI to Host 5th Annual Race & Health Equity Awards Dec. 12 at Garfield Park Conservatory.