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The Defender has confirmed that First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral service for slain teen Hadiya Pendleton. The 15-year-old was gunned down Jan. 29 at a park located one mile north of where the First Lady and the first family live in the Kenwood neighborhood on the South Side. Hadiya's father, Nathaniel...

Ruth Bell’s story began when a retired schoolteacher taught her how to bake as a child. What started as a casual side business has grown into a full-time commitment to keep up with demand at Chugga’s Main Street Bakery, which she has owned and operated for more than 10 years.Customers line up early to grab Chugga’s homemade rolls and jalepeno c...

Is Michigan on the comeback? As the rest of the country continues to struggle financially, the state is no stranger to the devastation of a disheveled economy. Facing a questionable future, Governor Rick Snyder has taken a step to do what he believes will restore and replenish Michigan’s diminished finances. On Thursday, Snyder...

Hiram E. Jackson - CHRONICLE PUBLISHERNo one makes it on their own. And the many great leaders, who walked the halls of the Michigan Chronicle before me, left a lasting mark on this organization and the community we serve. I am honored to have the opportunity to add to the legacy of this great institution.The Chronicle has always been known for...