Silk N Classy Barber College provides free haircuts to kids so they may start the new school year fresh on Saturday, July 25, 2026. In the South Side neighborhood of Grand Boulevard, a back-to-school bash takes place annually to support local families and children, providing a strong start to the incoming school year. This photo is part of the Columbia Chronicle’s “77 Community Areas” project, documenting Chicago in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.