Chicago Defender’s Top 20 Most Influential Political Figures

Chicago’s political environment has had an interesting and dramatic history since the days of the first Black Elected Cook County…
03.01.18
New Minimum Wage Is a Victory, But Challenges Remain

A new Cook County ordinance that raises the minimum wage to $13 has left some leaders in Chicago’s northwest suburbs…
11.02.16
All Stars Project Lead Conversation on Chicago Afterschool Development

All Stars Project held a grassroots conversation Thursday to unite Chicago’s community organizations in afterschool program development. Cook County Board…
10.21.16
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown: Stands Her Ground

On Wednesday, the monthly Cook County Board of Commissioner’s meeting was very interesting to say the least. Between the applause…
05.12.16
Mayor Emanuel Appoints Sophia King 4th Ward Alderman

Since Alderman Will Burn’s announcement of his resignation earlier this year, the application process for the position was open to…
04.12.16
Toni Preckwinkle: The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove

In politics, one who wields their iron fist in a velvet glove is one who has the diplomacy and tact…
03.23.16
Chief Judge Tim Evans: Brings Transparency to Cook County Circuit Courts

Lately, our headlines and soundbites have amplified the crime, budget crises, social disparities and broken criminal system that have been…
02.17.16
Donna More Eyes The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Seat

As we move into the New Year with a fresh outlook on life, positive affirmations and personal resolutions, political candidates have begun…
01.06.16
Toni Preckwinkle: In the Eye of the Storm

It’s been nearly six years since Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle took over the Executive Chief seat of the…
12.16.15
Mayor Says McCarthy is Out, Time for Change

By Kai EL’ Zabar Mayor Says McCarthy is Out, Time for Change After much talk and  deliberation the Mayor stepped…
12.02.15
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