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Three Chicago friends who founded the country's first Black-owned sliced bread company are giving back and offering investment opportunities.
Annual phone bank helps Cook County residents find out their eligibility for property tax refunds and assistance.
A former Chicago police officer who physically assaulted a Black woman walking her dog at has been indicted on felony…
Mostly-Black neighborhoods in Chicago — including North Lawndale, Burnside, Ashburn and Riverdale — have the fewest trees, study finds.
Anthony Perry on Wednesday was gifted with a car after he saved a nearly unconscious man on electrified tracks in…
A white Chicago Police officer who physically assaulted a Black woman walking her dog in August 2021 has resigned from…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said suspects are charged by states' attorneys on “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” standard, so they need…
In Cook County, which includes Chicago, the medical examiner’s office reported two heat-related deaths last year, and seven the year…
Daniel Taylor served 20 years in prison for a double murder that he did not commit as he was already incarcerated…
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker made history as the third WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a career.
A Chicago police officer has demoted after wounding a 13-year-old boy who ran away after being pulled over while driving a stolen…
Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast-food restaurant in Chicago.
Christopher J. Tatlock allegedly emailed his intent to harm Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx.
Lincoln College attracted its scholars and employees from different parts of Illinois, which contributed to its diverse community.
The 16 reparations recipients in Evanston chose between mortgage payment assistance, upgrades to their homes, and buying one.
After witnessing laxity by others assigned to President John F. Kennedy, Abraham Bolden spoke out — then faced retaliation.
The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader killed during a 1969 police raid, has…
Federal authorities will not criminally charge former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke for the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald.
A promposal at a Kane County high school in Illinois has gone viral because of what many describe as its…
Chance the Rapper gave away the free meals to those in need in his hometown of Chicago on his 29th…