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CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ORDINANCE TO INCREASE CHICAGO’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS CITYWIDE

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance that requires all new construction of residential buildings, with five or more...

$349 billion COVID-19 Small Business Program short-changes businesses of color

A $349 billion program created to assist America’s small businesses was launched on April 3 to provide payroll, utilities, rent and more for eligible...

ABC 7’S WINDY CITY LIVE RETURNS WITH HALF-HOUR NEW CONTENT TUESDAY, APRIL 28 AT 1PM; BLACK-ISH ACTOR DEON COLE FIRST GUEST

WINDY CITY LIVE, ABC 7’s popular talk and entertainment show will return with a half-hour of new content from 1-1:30 PM beginning Tuesday, April...

Pritzker releases modifications for stay-at-home order

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday he would extend the state's stay-at-home order through the end of May, but with some changes. The modified order will...

Confessions of Quarantined Teachers: How They Really Feel About Remote Learning

Mid-March 2020 marked the beginning of remote learning for educators across the nation. Teachers and students were abruptly transitioned into another form of differentiated...

McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders

In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank...

CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS MAYOR LIGHTFOOT’S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID O. BROWN AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, Chicago City Council voted to confirm Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s appointment of David O. Brown as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department...

Congressional Black Caucus and NNPA Demand Stimulus Inclusion

Congressional Democrats reached an agreement with the Trump administration on an interim coronavirus emergency relief package that provides support and fixes to the Paycheck...

Digital Divisiveness

The reality is that human beings are not virtual animals or avatars. Humanity is meant to live in community, and that means we must find ways to see one another without fear. While this may not be the exact time to reconvene, we know that it is optimal to our existence. The need to divide, denigrate and destabilize has become a hallmark of our existence and is central to the use of separation through politics and technology. The commitment to making change means a determination to make sure all people participate equitably in the wealth and opportunity of this country. 

Chicago Defender of the Week: Maya-Camille Mobilizes To Deliver Meals To Hospital Staff

Maya-Camille Brousard is the owner of Justice of The Pies; an organization started in memory of her late father, who was a criminal defense...
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