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Illinois woman held down by police, forced to strip naked

The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois is facing fierce criticism after a 31-year-old Black mother of three was held...

Ny Magee / July 6, 2021

Chicago Featured News

Annette Nance-Holt named 1st Black woman leader of Chicago Fire Department

A Black woman is making history in Chicago in her new role as the head of the city’s fire department. ...

Hannah Joy / July 6, 2021

Chicago Local News

Monument unveiled to activist, journalist Ida B. Wells

A monument to journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett was unveiled Wednesday in Chicago. Officially called The Light...

Associated Press / July 1, 2021

Chicago Crime Local News

Police: 2 dead, 15 wounded in separate shootings in Chicago

Two separate shootings left two people dead and at least 15 wounded in Chicago, police said Monday, as the city...

Associated Press / June 28, 2021

Black History Chicago Featured

Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive renamed to honor Black settler

Chicago’s City Council voted Friday to change the name of Lake Shore Drive to the name of a Black man...

Associated Press / June 26, 2021

Chicago Featured News Politics

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to be 2nd Black woman to serve on 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

The Senate has confirmed Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to serve on the Chicago-based Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the second-ever Black woman...

Biba Adams / June 25, 2021

Chicago Featured Sports

Jordan brand releases portrait series of WNBA players shot by Black photog

The Jordan Brand and its parent company, Nike, have released a new creative project aimed at celebrating the players of...

Biba Adams / June 23, 2021