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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown has said Officer David Laskus, accused of dragging a Black woman by her hair, should…
Annual phone bank helps Cook County residents find out their eligibility for property tax refunds and assistance.
Mostly-Black neighborhoods in Chicago — including North Lawndale, Burnside, Ashburn and Riverdale — have the fewest trees, study finds.
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…
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker made history as the third WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a career.
Illinois Supreme Court appoints Justice Lisa Holder White, currently sitting on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court, to fill a…
Lincoln College attracted its scholars and employees from different parts of Illinois, which contributed to its diverse community.
President David Gerlach said of Lincoln's closing, "The loss of history, careers, and a community of students and alumni is…
A lawsuit alleges that a Chicago-area medical center called a child protection agency under the assumption a harmless birthmark was…
The 16 reparations recipients in Evanston chose between mortgage payment assistance, upgrades to their homes, and buying one.
Deon January's son, DeAndre Morrow, was only in the Amazon facility struck by a tornado because he was called into…
After witnessing laxity by others assigned to President John F. Kennedy, Abraham Bolden spoke out — then faced retaliation.
In this three-part video series, theGrio will discuss a friend group's decision to join the growing cannabis industry — and…
The jury met briefly Friday evening before adjourning for the weekend. Deliberations will continue on Monday.
Tracey Meares is finally being honored as the valedictorian of her Illinois high school almost 40 years after attaining that…
A new effort to help grantmakers change the way they work so they can better support Black-led nonprofits was announced…
The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader killed during a 1969 police raid, has…
A promposal at a Kane County high school in Illinois has gone viral because of what many describe as its…
In his song "Thank You God," Jussie Smollett defends his innocence while on pre-trial release pending appeal of his high-profile…