Two years ago, 50-year-old social worker, Anjanette Young, returned home from work and began to undress when Chicago Police raided her home. Police rammed...
Nothing was off-limits in an hourlong sit-down with Gov. Bruce Rauner at the Chicago Defender’s office, 4445 S. King Dr., on Feb. 10. Rauner’s visit came on the heels of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s announcement for a proposed $2.7 billion expansion project of the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway, of which the governor pledged to reserve […]
On Wednesday, the Journey for Justice Alliance, in partnership with a national coalition representing parents, students, educators and activists, launches the #WeChoose campaign. The campaign, demanding education equity, will combat school privatization on the heels of the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education. Earlier this year, Journey for Justice united with other national […]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Covenant House International for the official opening of the provider’s first new shelter in more than a decade, which will provide services exclusively to youth experiencing homelessness at the new central location at Lawson House at 30 W. Chicago Avenue. Covenant House Illinois will build upon the city’s comprehensive and integrated […]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced Chicago’s former Johnson Publishing Co. building on South Michigan Avenue will be considered for landmark status. The move will help protect and celebrate the 11-story building’s iconic, International Style design and its decades-long affiliation with black business and culture. “As we celebrate Black History Month, it is the perfect time […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Chicago Police Report “Call to Action Community Meeting” Everyone must come and hear the DOJ CPD Report explained to the community, ask questions and help shape the ‘accountability plan of action’. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Rainbow PUSH Headquarters 930 E. 50th St. | Chicago, IL Guests to be invited: US […]
Chicago Announces Pilot Program to Develop Vacant Homes On Sunday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new pilot program to acquire and rehabilitate vacant homes in Chicago neighborhoods that need investment and jobs. The program will create opportunities for local businesses while supporting affordable homeownership. “This pilot program is a win-win-win. It creates employment opportunities for […]
Year in Review 2016: A Critical Year for Chicago State, CTU Defender Contributing Writer, Erick Johnson Chicago State University is limping its way through the school year as the predominantly Black school faces a year-end deficit that may force officials to slash expenses to keep the school afloat. The latest development in CSU’s financial woes […]
City of Chicago Treasurer, Kurt Summers encourages everyone to support many small businesses around the city today. Today is proclaimed Small Business Saturday targeting tens of millions of Americans across the Nation! This holiday was created so our communities can show love for the small businesses that we hold dear and that strengthen our communities. It […]
CHICAGO (WLS) –Chicago police said a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood Friday evening, by a a group of men who forced their way into his home. The victim is the grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, who represents Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. Police said the victim was in his home […]
