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Christy George’s Inspiring Journey: From Bay Area Intern to 2025 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Nominee

Christy George, Intersect Illinois's president and chief executive officer, received an email that made her day. While working long hours alone in her office,...

Historic $1.9 Billion Deal Finalized for CTA Red Line Extension to Chicago’s South Side

A rendering of the 103rd St. Station. The long-awaited Red Line Extension project for Chicago’s South Side is finally moving forward. On Friday, local and...

Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley Joins Historic US Delegation to Angola, Advancing NCNW’s Global Mission

Shavon Arline-Bradley, CEO President (Photo Credit: ncnwdetroit.org). National Council of Negro Women President Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley was recently tapped to join President Joe Biden’s delegation...

President Preckwinkle, Elected Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of $28.6 Million Project at I-294 and 88th/Cork Interchange

Photo Credit: Cook County Gov't.  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with federal, state and local officials, celebrated the groundbreaking for a major roadway...

Chicago Urban League Gathers Experts to Define Reparations for Black Communities

The Chicago Urban League event highlighted multi-generational voices, urging systemic change and accountability for historical injustices (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).  Earlier this week, the Chicago...

Sankofa Wellness Center Breaks Ground, Aims to Transform Health and Economic Outcomes in Garfield Park

Earlier this week, a major project aimed at improving the health, wellness and economic outcomes of Garfield Park residents began. On Monday, the Garfield Park...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Continues to Outpace the Market on Average Month Over Month

Bally's Chicago Casino outpaces the market on average month over month in July. While statewide casino revenue declined by 1.7 percent from the prior...

Mayor Johnson Signs Executive Order To Launch Black Reparations Task Force

In a significant move ahead of Juneteenth, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to create a Reparations Task Force. The goal of...

Mayor Johnson On What He’s Done for Black Chicago After First Year, Part 1

Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Nicole Jeanine Johnson to discuss how, in his first year, he made specific and intentional investments in Chicago's historically...

Global Voices, Local Action: International Cities Connect on Economic Development for We Will Chicago

Global Voices, Local Action: International Cities Connect on Economic Development for We Will Chicago   Chicago’s economy is one of the most diverse in the country, with...

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