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May 28, 2022
In Cook County, which includes Chicago, the medical examiner’s office reported two heat-related deaths last year, and seven the year…
May 23, 2022
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker made history as the third WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a career.
May 15, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court appoints Justice Lisa Holder White, currently sitting on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court, to fill a…
May 13, 2022
Lincoln College attracted its scholars and employees from different parts of Illinois, which contributed to its diverse community.
May 10, 2022
President David Gerlach said of Lincoln's closing, "The loss of history, careers, and a community of students and alumni is…
May 4, 2022
A lawsuit alleges that a Chicago-area medical center called a child protection agency under the assumption a harmless birthmark was…
Evanston Reparations Committee
May 4, 2022
The 16 reparations recipients in Evanston chose between mortgage payment assistance, upgrades to their homes, and buying one.
May 4, 2022
Deon January's son, DeAndre Morrow, was only in the Amazon facility struck by a tornado because he was called into…
April 27, 2022
After witnessing laxity by others assigned to President John F. Kennedy, Abraham Bolden spoke out — then faced retaliation.
April 25, 2022
In this three-part video series, theGrio will discuss a friend group's decision to join the growing cannabis industry — and…
April 24, 2022
The jury met briefly Friday evening before adjourning for the weekend. Deliberations will continue on Monday.
Tracey Meares, wearing an off-white pantsuit, at right, poses with friends
April 22, 2022
Tracey Meares is finally being honored as the valedictorian of her Illinois high school almost 40 years after attaining that…
April 21, 2022
A new effort to help grantmakers change the way they work so they can better support Black-led nonprofits was announced…
April 21, 2022
The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader killed during a 1969 police raid, has…
April 19, 2022
A promposal at a Kane County high school in Illinois has gone viral because of what many describe as its…
April 10, 2022
In his song "Thank You God," Jussie Smollett defends his innocence while on pre-trial release pending appeal of his high-profile…
April 5, 2022
North American Automotive Services, or Ed Napleton Automotive Group, will pay $10 million, most of which will reimburse customers.
April 4, 2022
The unnamed Whitney Young Magnet High School teacher taught history and reportedly had numerous complaints against him.
March 31, 2022
Plaintiffs claimed federal regulators did not consider other "much less harmful" locations for the Obama Presidential Center.
March 18, 2022
Motorists lined up to receive $50 in free gas at 10 stations that the longtime businessman and philanthropist had selected.