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06-22-2025 Vol 1999

Category: Chicago

Community Empowerment and Global Issues: A Look at Local Initiatives and Global Crises

Community Empowerment and Global Issues: A Look at Local Initiatives and Global Crises

As the Aspire Center opens on Juneteenth, a significant shift is occurring in Austin, marking the reclamation of a space…
75th Old Town Art Fair Celebrates History and Creativity

75th Old Town Art Fair Celebrates History and Creativity

OLD TOWN — This weekend, the historic neighborhood of Old Town will come alive with the 75th Old Town Art…
Faith Leaders Demand Target Reinstate DEI Initiatives Amid Boycott

Faith Leaders Demand Target Reinstate DEI Initiatives Amid Boycott

CHICAGO — A coalition of faith leaders gathered on State Street on Thursday to protest against corporations like Target for…
Summer Festivals Abound in the Chicago Suburbs: A Guide to Events

Summer Festivals Abound in the Chicago Suburbs: A Guide to Events

As summer shines brightly over the Chicago area, residents are preparing to celebrate the season with an array of vibrant…
Illinois Attorney General Issues Guidance for Safe Participation in Peaceful Protests

Illinois Attorney General Issues Guidance for Safe Participation in Peaceful Protests

As cities across the United States, including Chicago and Los Angeles, witness peaceful protests against policies of President Donald Trump,…
Massive Protest in Chicago Against President Donald Trump on His 79th Birthday

Massive Protest in Chicago Against President Donald Trump on His 79th Birthday

Tens of thousands of demonstrators united in downtown Chicago on Saturday afternoon, echoing their dissent against President Donald Trump through…
Atlanta Dream Set to Host Chicago Sky in High-Octane WNBA Showdown

Atlanta Dream Set to Host Chicago Sky in High-Octane WNBA Showdown

The WNBA season is heating up as the Atlanta Dream prepares to take on the Chicago Sky on June 13,…
Federal Response Heightens Tensions in Major Cities as ICE Deploys Special Response Teams

Federal Response Heightens Tensions in Major Cities as ICE Deploys Special Response Teams

Multiple news outlets have reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams…
Challenges Faced by Chicago’s Underenrolled Schools: From Legacy to Limbo

Challenges Faced by Chicago’s Underenrolled Schools: From Legacy to Limbo

Once a magnificent beacon of education for the Black community, DuSable High School on Chicago’s South Side served as an…
Families Express Concern as Lurie Children’s Hospital Plans to Close Arlington Pediatric Therapy

Families Express Concern as Lurie Children’s Hospital Plans to Close Arlington Pediatric Therapy

Families with children receiving vital therapies at Arlington Pediatric Therapy are facing uncertainty following the announcement that Lurie Children’s Hospital…
Remembering Renee Ferguson: A Trailblazer in Broadcast Journalism

Remembering Renee Ferguson: A Trailblazer in Broadcast Journalism

The Crusader staff expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Renee Ferguson, a distinguished figure in broadcast journalism and an…
Larry: The Voice of Black Chicago and Emerging Cultural Connector

Larry: The Voice of Black Chicago and Emerging Cultural Connector

Larry is a name that resonates in Chicago’s vibrant cultural scene, both for his connections and his unique comedic voice.…