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 ...

May 23, 2026 - The 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards will be handed out June 12 at the Tinley Park Convention ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — Chicago Defender Charities held a grand opening Saturday for Wellness Homes of Chicago’s fourth location, aiming to ...

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 (WLS) -- The Chicago Defender celebrates its 120th birthday this week. It's considered to be the most influential African American newspaper of its time. It's known for highlighting issues in ...

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 ...

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 ...