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Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Housing push renters protection ordinance

The ordinance marks the first comprehensive update to Chicago's tenant protections in 40 years, modernizing existing laws while strengthening protections for renters and preserving housing affordability.  Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Housing introduced the...

Cook County Courthouse cooling centers open during extreme heat

Cooling centers available to all residents across County  Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from today through Thursday this week.  Cooling centers are now open 24...

It is time to redraw the revolution, again

America turns 250 this week. We should be proud. We should also be honest. By Ben Jealous Every year, we remember Paul Revere’s ride. As we...

Project TURN: Future pastors learning beside prisoners

Overview: Project TURN is challenging traditional ideas about prison ministry by bringing Duke Divinity students and incarcerated classmates together as equal participants in theological education....

UNCF Chicago hosts 26TH annual ‘A Mind is …’ Gala to support student scholarships

An impressive gathering of supporters, civic leaders, and education champions joined the festivities when UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Chicago hosted the 26th Annual...

The Long War Against Michelle Obama’s Womanhood

by Joseph Williams She remains one of the world’s most admired women. So why do attacks questioning her womanhood continue to resonate with the MAGA base? The...

Beauty specialist Lakiesha Jones shares fountain of youth secret for your best face forward

Face it. Chances are you’ll be up-close and personal at some point during Atlanta's summer months with people you'll want to get to know...

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening livestreamed tomorrow

The Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony will be livestreamed tomorrow, June 18, beginning at 11 a.m. CT. To watch the ceremony go to:...

Registration announced for tuition-free summer STEM program for grades 7 through 9

Registration for the highly acclaimed Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program (ChiS&E) summer session opens on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Chicago State...

Dreamers, DACA urge administration to take action for undocumented workers

ABIC Action announces letter from 140+ employers raising alarms on ‘deliberate sabotage’ of DACA program Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the DACA program on...