Politics – The Chicago Defender

Village of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and renowned Chicago-area activist Andrew Holmes are defendants in a civil suit over their alleged involvement in a sexual assault that took place during a...

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On Monday, the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC), representing a vanguard in economic empowerment and advocacy for Black businesses both within Illinois and across the nation, anno...

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Karen Yarbrough, the first African American and woman to serve as Cook County Clerk, died on Sunday at the age of 73.  According to ABC 7 Chicago, Yarbrough was hospitalized in critical conditio...

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When it comes to its racial makeup, the Chicago Fire Department’s ranks don’t come close to reflecting the city’s Black population, which stands at about 29%. And if the current hiring tren...

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Former appellate judge Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged victorious in a tight Democratic primary race for Cook County state’s attorney, defeating Clayton Harris III, an attorney supported by the ...

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The 2024 Illinois Primary race for Cook County State’s Attorney was the closest contest of the night, with Clayton Harris III and Eileen O’Neill Burke running almost even. According to ABC 7 ...

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Tuesday, March 19, is notable for two reasons: It marks the first day of Spring and the 2024 Illinois primary election.  President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been declared ...

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By Ebony JJ Curry, Senior Reporter, The Michigan Chronicle Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has determined that District Attorney Fani T. Willis may proceed with the prosecution in...

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Judge Owens J. Shelby, a native of Chicago’s West Side, has dedicated his life to serving his community. Raised in the city’s heart, his journey from local schools to prestigious legal instit...

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On Monday (March 4), Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his endorsement of Congressman Danny K. Davis for re-election to the 7th Congressional District of Illinois.  Mayor Johnson praised Congressm...

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