The aftermath of the looting on Chicago's Southside has left many grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential places barren and some in total destruction....
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Sittercity, America’s first online resource for in-home care, today announced a new initiative to help Chicago’s most essential workforce –...
2020 Youth of the Year Competition had six astonishing Chicago teens all vying for the ability to represent the nearly 20,000 youths of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Each year, the Chicago Defender takes great pride in recognizing African American men in our community who inspire others through excellence, vision, leadership, exceptional achievements, and a vast commitment...
The month of February is set aside to celebrate the richness that is the history of African-Americans. While this month is ending, there is no reason why celebrating past and present history makers of black history should come to a halt. Fortunately, for Chicagoans, there are plenty of ways to continue the celebration. During the month of March, several upcoming events are going on in the city for all to enjoy.
CHICAGO – Cubs Charities announced the recipients of the 2019 Diamond Project capital grants which awarded more than $1 million to support 12 projects...
TAX PREP CHICAGO SITES OPENING CITYWIDE THIS SATURDAY
City continues free tax prep services and helps residents take advantage of EITC eligibility
CHICAGO – Mayor Lori Lightfoot...
A group of friends in Los Angeles decided to assemble and distribute lunches to the homeless and post about it on social media. Eight years later, #Hastaglunchbag is a flourishing grassroots movement happening in cities around the country. In August of 2013, the Chicago chapter of #Hashtaglunchbag was born.
