City
Final Services Announced for Gospel Music Legend Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid
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
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Co-Founder and Gospel Legend Lou Della Evans-Reid Dies at 94
By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Vows to Stay Open After Trump Defunding Bill
By: The Chicago Defender
Entertainment
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
This Week In Black History July 2-8, 2025
By: Courier Newsroom
City, Life, Style
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
Politics
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
National
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
This Week In Black History July 9-15, 2025
By: Courier Newsroom
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed Into Law: Here’s What Happens Next
By: Black Information Network