Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch discusses balancing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, the implications of Trump’s presidency for Illinois, and his journey as...
From L-R: Caleb Williams, Common and Angel Reese (Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen, Tacuma Roeback and Wikimedia Commons).
In Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s year...
A weekend of tributes honors Derrick Rose’s legacy with a jersey retirement, a city proclamation, and heartfelt moments at his alma mater. The pride...
Semicolon Books, a cherished Chicago institution and one of the city’s only Black woman-owned bookstores is closing its doors for good. Proprietress Danielle (Danni)...
Greg Gumbel, a 3-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and sportscaster, has passed away from cancer, according to his wife, Marcy Gumbel, and daughter, Michelle Gumbel....
Three families recently moved into these homes in Roseland just before Christmas, marking the start of a bold initiative to rebuild Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods...
Pedro Martinez at Friday's meeting where the appointed school board voted for his termination (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback).
On the Friday before Christmas, Mayor Brandon...
