‘No Kings’ Protests Draw Millions Nationwide, Thousands Rally in Downtown Chicago Against Trump

June 16, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Robin Kelly Launches Senate Bid to Succeed Dick Durbin, Citing Experience and Grit

May 9, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Robin Kelly Announces U.S. Senate Bid to Succeed Dick Durbin

May 6, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Senator Dick Durbin to Retire in 2026, Ending Over 40 Years of Public Service

April 23, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Illinois Leaders Respond to Trump’s Move to Dismantle Department of Education

March 21, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze: Key Programs Saved—for Now

January 28, 2025

By: Staff Report

Biden Withdraws, Endorses Kamala Harris, Sparking Surge of Support

July 22, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

New Emmett Till National Monument Sign in Bronzeville is Unveiled

August 2, 2023

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Prominent Illinois Leaders React to Supreme Court Decision

June 29, 2023

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Clarence Thomas Took Undisclosed Lavish Trips Paid For By GOP Donor: Report

April 9, 2023

By: Black Information Network