Category: Local News

In May 1963, an estimated 2,000 people marched to Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago’s South Side to protest against racial…

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced a significant expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) in Chicago, now extending its focus…

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is launching another offensive against public charter schools, a move that potentially jeopardizes school choice…

WOODLAWN — The Say Their Names mapping project, which documents the lives of Black individuals lost to police violence, is…

In Illinois, a new legislative proposal is nearing approval that seeks to amend eviction laws to prevent landlords from naming…

The Chicago Sports Alliance (CSA), a collaborative initiative involving the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox, has announced…

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling expressed his desire for increased authority to declare short-term ‘snap curfews’ across the city, a…

In a significant victory for blind and low vision pedestrians, a federal court has mandated that the City of Chicago…

As the temperatures rise, Chicago has officially welcomed the vibrant festival season, showcasing a remarkable array of events celebrating art,…

Essence Nelson, a 26-year-old single mother, is facing the harsh realities of life after a devastating fire forced her from…

Grubhub recently made headlines by awarding cash prizes to 31 Chicago area restaurants that opened during the tumultuous year of…

In a momentous year celebrating its 81st anniversary, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago is gearing up for the…