Chicago Public Schools Lays Off Over 1,400 Staff, Including More Than 400 Teachers

By: The Chicago Defender

House Music and Gospel Take Center Stage in Chicago: Weekend Events Roundup (July 11–13)

By: The Chicago Defender

CPS Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Focuses on Budget, Reopening Schools—and Navigating Tough Choices

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Final Services Announced for Gospel Music Legend Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid

By: The Chicago Defender

House Music and Gospel Take Center Stage in Chicago: Weekend Events Roundup (July 11–13)

By: The Chicago Defender

The Ultimate 2025 #SummerTimeChi Calendar: Black Chicago’s Can’t-Miss Events

By: The Chicago Defender

What’s Next For Diddy After He Was Denied Bail

By: Black Information Network

4th of July Weekend 2025: Fireworks, Festivals, NASCAR and More Across Chicago

By: The Chicago Defender

Teens Race to Victory in 13th Annual Push Kart Derby Hosted by NASCAR Chicago and Park District

By: The Chicago Defender

The Ultimate 2025 #SummerTimeChi Calendar: Black Chicago’s Can’t-Miss Events

By: The Chicago Defender

Craig Elliott: Chicago DJ, Cultural Curator, and Guardian of Black Music Legacy

By: Inez Woody

Chicago Weekend Events: Pride Parade, The Color Purple, Tacos & Tequila (June 27–29)

By: The Chicago Defender

Medicaid Enrollees Targeted for Forced Farm Work Under Trump Immigration Crackdown

By: Stacy Brown, NNPA

Donna Miller Launches Campaign for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, Citing Family Legacy and Health Equity Work

By: The Chicago Defender

5 Things to Know About Christian Mitchell, JB Pritzker’s New Running Mate

By: The Chicago Defender

Bobby Rush Urges Jesse Jackson Jr. to Run for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Seat

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Inside Conditions: Dave Parker, like other Black athletes, had to wait too long for his flowers

By: Courier Newsroom

White Council Members Ousted City Manager For ‘Blacking Up’ City: Lawsuit

By: Black Information Network

Medicaid Enrollees Targeted for Forced Farm Work Under Trump Immigration Crackdown

By: Stacy Brown, NNPA

How NOAA Weather Cuts Could Put Black Communities At Risk This Storm Season

By: Black Information Network