The Ultimate 2025 #SummerTimeChi Calendar: Black Chicago’s Can’t-Miss Events

July 12, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Chicago Public Schools Lays Off Over 1,400 Staff, Including More Than 400 Teachers

July 11, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

House Music and Gospel Take Center Stage in Chicago: Weekend Events Roundup (July 11–13)

July 11, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

CPS Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Focuses on Budget, Reopening Schools—and Navigating Tough Choices

July 11, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback

Final Services Announced for Gospel Music Legend Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid

July 11, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Teens Race to Victory in 13th Annual Push Kart Derby Hosted by NASCAR Chicago and Park District

July 9, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Co-Founder and Gospel Legend Lou Della Evans-Reid Dies at 94

July 8, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Vows to Stay Open After Trump Defunding Bill

July 7, 2025

By: The Chicago Defender

Restoring Black Fatherhood: Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. Champions Healing and Hope Through FFHC

July 6, 2025

By: Marshelle Sanders

South Side Teacher Honored with $10K Award for Transformative Impact in the Classroom

July 6, 2025

By: Tacuma Roeback