On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed six new members to Chicago's school board, following the resignation of all seven previous board members. Johnson acted...
Ralph Clark, CEO of SoundThinking, spoke exclusively to The Chicago Defender about the technology's value and the implications of the council's decision (Photo...
South Side nonprofit newsroom Invisible Institute was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for Audio Reporting and Local Reporting. Today’s announcement follows the 12-person newsroom’s...
Mayor Brandon Johnson recently announced the launch of an advisory group of City of Chicago officials, Chicago City Council members, and community advocates to...
The Chicago City Council achieved a milestone by approving the Chicago Paid Time Off Ordinance.
This groundbreaking policy ensures paid time off and sick leave...
The Chicago City Council today passed the City’s 2021 pandemic budget, a financial roadmap that was balanced through a combination of savings and efficiencies,...
...Chicago's New Police Superintendent
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
It's official Chicago, Eddie Johnson has been sworn in as Chicago's latest Police Superintendent. But before...