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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Elections, along with state election officials throughout the U.S., is reminding eligible voters that today…
2017 Chicago Half Marathon | 5K Road Closures Impact Southside Travel

2017 Chicago Half Marathon | 5K ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE The 21st annual Chicago Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for…
State Senator Kwame Raoul Makes a Bid for Illinois Attorney General

On Wednesday, on the heels of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s announcement of not seeking another term in office, State…
Second Annual Fashion Show and Art Exhibit Brings the Culture Home

The 2nd Annual Fashion Loves Art fashion show and art exhibit is quickly approaching and the event’s curator Stephanie White…
Chicago Defender Living Well Health Fair: September 23

Saturday, September 23, 2017 10:00am – 2pm Paul G. Stewart Community Center | 400 E. 40th St. Free Health Screenings…
In the MIXX: Not “Trumpism,” It’s Realism for Blacks; Lena Waithe Is Black Girl Magic

What happens when the village fails? A report was released by the Census data, Chicago’s Black population has fallen as…
Justice, Restored? New North Lawndale Court Aims to Change Punitive System

North Lawndale native Derek Brown is walking on his old block on 18th and Avers on a balmy August evening.…
JB Pritzker Opens Second South Side Location and Joliet Campaign Office

On Sunday,  a new JB for Governor campaign office opened in Joliet. This is the sixth office opening across the…
Juvenile Justice Reform Gets A Shot In The Arm With New Act

Cook County legislators recently held a press conference to recognize the passage of the Youth Opportunity and Fairness Act, which…
This Weekend: Nick Cave, Jeanne Gang and Kahil El’Zabar “Here Hear Chicago”

This weekend in Chicago, there is a wonderful line-up of activities taking place throughout various communities. Following a successful debut…
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