Q&A with Garien Gatewood: How Chicago’s Hiring Event on March 20 Supports Jobs and Community Safety

March 19, 2025

By: Marshelle Sanders

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Vic Mensa Honor Fall 2024 Metropolitan Peace Academy Graduates

December 29, 2024

By: Marshelle Sanders

Mayor Johnson’s $17 Billion Budget Passes, but Challenges Loom for Chicago

December 17, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Strides for Peace Expo Inspires Chicago to Unite Against Gun Violence

December 8, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Mayor Brandon Johnson Introduces Joseph Mapp as Director of Chicago’s New Office of Re-entry

December 6, 2024

By: Staff Report

Eileen O’Neill Burke Elected as Cook County State’s Attorney, Pledges Safer and Fairer Justice System

November 9, 2024

By: Staff Report

OPINION: Smoke Alarms and Gunshot Detection—Saving Lives

October 11, 2024

By: Special Contributor

Q&A Part 1: Deputy Mayor on Chicago Ending ShotSpotter and City’s Next Steps

October 4, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

City of Chicago’s ‘Take Back the Block’ Initiative Continues in Auburn Gresham

August 5, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Hope Chicago’s GoalGetters Conference 2024 Helps Set Up Local Students and Parents for Post-Secondary Success

July 10, 2024

By: Site Editor