Illinois Leaders Slam Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for Deep Medicaid and SNAP Cuts

July 4, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Veteran Boater Sounds the Alarm After Black Yacht Weekend Turns Deadly in Chicago

July 3, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

4th of July Weekend 2025: Fireworks, Festivals, NASCAR and More Across Chicago

July 3, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Nas Brings ‘Illmatic’ to Life with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia on July 2

July 2, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

New Illinois Billboard Campaign Aims to Destigmatize Addiction Recovery for Black Men

July 2, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Derrick Rose to Serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s Grant Park 165 on Sun., July 6

July 1, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Chicago Activist Englewood Barbie Battles Heart Condition, Seeks Community Support

July 1, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration Honors Future Leaders and Jackie Joyner-Kersee

July 1, 2025

By: Marshelle Sanders

Craig Elliott: Chicago DJ, Cultural Curator, and Guardian of Black Music Legacy

June 30, 2025

By: Inez Woody

Black Music Month Celebrates Terisa Griffin’s ‘More Than a Woman’ is More Than an Album—It’s Her Truth in Vinyl

June 29, 2025

By: Monique Roberson