Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Evolving from a weekly into a daily ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Defender hosted its 2024 Women of Excellence awards ceremony Friday night. Josephine " Mother" Wade received a lifetime achievement award at the event. The ceremony ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A special event honored "Women of Excellence" Friday in downtown Chicago. The Chicago Defender hosted its annual awards ceremony, celebrating African-American women who inspire others ...
Chicago Defender Charities held a grand opening Saturday for Wellness Homes of Chicago's fourth location, aiming to provide healthcare to another underserved community in the city. A ribbon cutting ...
Ethan Michaeli, author of “The Defender: How Chicago’s Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America,” discusses the history of The Chicago Defender newspaper and the legacy of the paper’s founder, Robert ...
May 23, 2026 - The 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards will be handed out June 12 at the Tinley Park Convention ...