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State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. spearheaded legislation aimed at abolishing solitary confinement for youth, resulting in improved outcomes for detained children. “Sadly, across the nation,…
168 injuries and 20 dismemberment/amputation injuries caused by fireworks in Illinois during 2022 The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages everyone to let…
Central State University and Mississippi Valley State University Will Face Off on Saturday, September 2 as the Celebration Makes Its Anticipated Return to Soldier Field in…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, is making a run for…
Ebony Graves, of Joliet, Illinois, has been crowned Miss Black Illinois 2023. She has been chosen to represent the state of Illinois at the highly anticipated…
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Chasse Rehwinkel as the comptroller of the City of Chicago. In this role, the comptroller is responsible for managing the collection…
Photo: Getty Images Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote sharp, opposing opinions, criticizing each other by name, as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative…
Chicago and Detroit hold a special place for Erykah Badu. “I’m at home,” said the four-time Grammy-winning R&B and Soul artist about performing at those chocolate…
Less than 1% of the nation’s craft beer owners are African Americans. Co-founders, Chicagoans and friends Jahmal Johnson and Damon Patton disrupted that staggering stat by…
Photo by Evan Marcus Imagery Simone Green was born to sing. By nine, she already knew music would always be a part of her life. Her…