Chicago Gears Up for the 2025 House Music Festival and Conference

August 13, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

Breaking the Silence: How Chicago Leaders Are Changing the Conversation on Black Men’s Mental Health

August 13, 2025

By: Ashton Hutchinson

Chicago Offering $300K–$5M Grants for Neighborhood Development Projects

August 12, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

Brandon Lee Harris and Devin Bowles Step Into the Spotlight in MJ The Musical

August 12, 2025

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City of Chicago Announces Full Schedule for 2025 Chicago Air & Water Show, Aug. 16-17

August 8, 2025

By: Site Editor

Showdown Across State Lines: Texas Calls FBI on Fleeing Lawmakers as Illinois Refuses to Budge

August 7, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

Texas Lawmakers Take Refuge in Chicago Amid High-Stakes Redistricting Standoff

August 4, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

The Black Women’s Expo (BWE) is a powerful celebration of Black excellence, leadership, and legacy.

August 4, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

Mayor Johnson, CPS, CTU Add 16 Campuses to Community Schools Model in Underserved Areas

August 4, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom

Chicago’s Crime Rates Drop Sharply—But Communities Still Demand More

July 30, 2025

By: Chicago Defender Newsroom