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Chicago Mayoral Candidates Face Petition Challenges Ahead of February Election

The field of candidates seeking to become Chicago's next mayor could change in the coming weeks as election officials begin reviewing challenges to nominating petitions submitted for the February 2027 municipal election. The Chicago Board of Elections began hearings Monday on objections involving m

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    Chicago Mayoral Candidates Face Petition Challenges Ahead of February Election

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    The field of candidates seeking to become Chicago's next mayor could change in the coming weeks as election officials begin reviewing challenges to nominating petitions submitted for the February 2027 municipal election. The Chicago Board of Elections began hearings Monday on objections involving m

    Rep. Terri Sewell Plans New Push to Restore Federal Voting Rights Protections

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    U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama plans to reintroduce legislation designed to strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965, renewing a congressional effort to address Supreme Court rulings that have narrowed federal protections for minority voters. Sewell announced Monday that she is working with voti

    The Chicago Defender 2026 Holiday Events & Shopping Guide

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    Chicago’s holiday season brings cultural celebrations, live entertainment, family activities, festive markets and opportunities to support local businesses. Whether you’re planning a family outing, shopping...

    Da Brat Brings Her Chicago Roots to ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ 

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    Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Hip Hop Nutcracker Hip-hop icon Da Brat, hailing from Chicago's West Side, is bringing her hometown energy to the holiday stage as the host...

    ‘Sinners’ Star Miles Caton Lands Role Alongside Denzel Washington

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    'Sinners' breakout star Miles Caton will play Washington's grandson in an upcoming thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

    Ex-NFL Player Jon Vaughn: How Privilege Becomes a Weapon – The Conclusion

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    By Jon Vaughn, Contributor I have been careful for three pieces.  I am going to be careful in this one too.  But I am not...

    Karen Attiah Won’t Return To ‘Washington Post’ After Settlement

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    Karen Attiah has reached a settlement with The Washington Post and decided not to return months after an arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate her with full back pay following her firing over commentary about Charlie Kirk.

    Family Demands Justice After 24-Year-Old Found Dead In Duffel Bag

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    Joseph Owusu, 24, was found dead inside a duffel bag abandoned on a Brooklyn sidewalk after surveillance footage captured two people removing the bag from a white sedan and leaving it behind. His family is demanding answers as police investigate his death.

    With Chris Welch Stepping Aside, Black Lawmakers Face a New Leadership Test in Springfield

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    With Chris Welch Stepping Aside, Black Lawmakers Face a New Leadership Test in Springfield The departure of Illinois' first Black House speaker opens a contest for power as lawmakers weigh new leadership, accountability and the direction of the Democratic majority.** Illinois Democrats are prepari

    Keisha Lance Bottoms To Govern State Where Her Great-Great-Grandfather Was Enslaved

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    Keisha Lance Bottoms made history as the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S. Her victory carries a personal connection to Georgia, where her great-great-grandfather was enslaved and valued at $1,400 in an 1860 inventory.

    ‘We Are Still Stuck’: Nolan Wells’ Parents Open Up About Grief, Unanswered Questions

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    New York Magazine revisits the Wells family’s ongoing search for answers after 18-year-old Nolan Wells was found dead on Horn Island. His parents continue questioning the circumstances of his death as they call for a federal investigation.

    Property is Power – Land Beneath Our Feet

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    by Anthony O. Kellum I grew up hearing the older generation in my family talk about land the way other people talk about money. Not...
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