A generation of photographers and readers owe a debt of gratitude to Darrell "Worsom" Robinson. The legendary Chicago photojournalist who captured the city's most...
On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced an additional $13 million investment in the Job Training...
114 women and people of color appointed to board seats in response to investor outreach
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative, a 16-member...
Photo: L to R: Heather Williams, Leroy Moore, Deshawn Threadgill, Antonio Carter, Jaylen Lee (Photo: Chicago Public Schools).
A group of Chicago Vocational High School...
Photo: Robbins Eagles Football Team, Coach Justin Harris (with Trophy) and Assistant Coaches (Photo Provided).
In a historic moment that resonates beyond the field, the...
Ahead of House Bill 2789 becoming effective January 1st, The Chicago Defender spoke with Associate Professor Emily Knox from the Library and Information Sciences...
Photo: Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227 (Photo Provided).
Rich Township High School District 227 recently received accreditation as an International...
Investment will help the one in six Illinoisans struggling with substance use disorder
A new partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and...
Photos: Nicole Joseph
On Saturday, Nov. 18, New Life Covenant Southeast Church Senior Pastor, best-selling author, and renowned speaker Pastor John F. Hannah commemorated his...
