Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Former Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 85

February 21, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

The Economics of Emancipation

February 21, 2025

By: Special to The Chicago Defender

White Woman Sues Fertility Clinic After Giving Birth To Black Baby

February 21, 2025

By: Black Information Network

YMCA, Salvation Army Secure $850K Grant to Expand STEAM Learning for Joliet Families

February 21, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Suburban School Districts Partner with UNCF to Raise Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarship Dollars for Local Students at Gala, Feb. 21

February 20, 2025

By: Site Editor

This Week In Black History Feb 19-25, 2025

February 20, 2025

By: Courier Newsroom

Dying to Wear the Badge: Black Police Recruits at Risk

February 20, 2025

By: Stacy Brown, NNPA

‘Hot Flashes And Cool Conversations: The Menopause Chronicles’ Tour Kicks Off In Chicago, Feb. 23

February 20, 2025

By: Site Editor

Christina Anthony Brings a Fresh Take to Miss Scarlet in ‘CLUE’ at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre

February 19, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Chicago’s First Hybrid School Board Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Paving the Way for Full Elections in 2027

February 19, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender