J.D. Smith
J.D. Smith, also known as the "South Side Economist," is Chicago Southsider's Chief Technology Officer and a contributing writer covering housing, technology, and finance.
Chicago Southsider Fall Festival and Event Guide – September 2025
September is packed with cultural gems across the South Side, but the marquee highlight is Court Theatre’s production of Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog,...
Chicago Southsider Summer Festival and Event Guide – August 2025
August has arrived, which means summer is starting to wind down. Whether you’re into outdoor festivals, cultural celebrations, family fun, or wellness experiences, August...
‘Godfather of Steppin’: Sam Chatman Honored with a Street Sign on...
On the evening of Saturday, May 3, 2025, the lot at Visions Odeum and Events on 119th and Loomis filled with family, friends, and...
Pinky Cole Shuts Down Rumors and Shares What Really Happened With...
When Pinky Cole sat down for an unfiltered conversation with the Earn Your Leisure team this month, she didn’t hold back. The Atlanta-based Slutty...
How Pinky Cole Lost Slutty Vegan: South Side Economist Breaks It...
When Pinky Cole visited Chicago’s DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the WDB Legacy Gala last month, she opened up about the...
Tangerine Gallery Presents “Love and Paranoia”: A Dual Solo Exhibition Celebrating...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, IL – January 31, 2025 – Tangerine Gallery is proud to announce the opening of "Love and Paranoia", a compelling dual...
