Good morning, Chicago.

Arts organizations on the South and West Sides have had to change plans after a canceled NEA grant cut key funds for dance and art shows.

Leaders from 773 Dance Project, SkyART and Hyde Park Art Center plan to work with community partners — including Chicago’s Arts Relief Fund — to keep their programs running.

South Side Weekly published its annual Best of the South Side issue that highlights key neighborhood sites, events and community leaders across Kenwood, Hyde Park and Woodlawn—featuring selections like Morgan Shoal’s ancient reef, 61st Street Farmers Market and Daley’s Restaurant—and a lantern ceremony in Jackson Park that shows how local traditions balance heritage with change.

Open House Chicago will offer public behind-the-scenes access to over 200 historic and cultural sites including 14 on the south lakefront next weekend as part of a free architectural festival.

Attendees may enter a photography contest by submitting building images through the Chicago Architecture Center website.

Editor-in-chief Jacqueline Serrato announced her transition from South Side Weekly after five years of leading the volunteer-run paper — and she will continue working as Editor Emeritus on special projects and reporting.

She praised the team’s strong commitment to honest storytelling and noted the challenges of navigating news coverage during uncertain times.