Illinois reacts to Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action
Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.
Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.
Thousands attend Chicago's Pride Parade
Pride festivities all weekend long dropped a lot of cash into the local economy, with folks from around the world visiting. Beatrix – which opened 30 years ago – had thousands of customers visit on Sunday.
Pride festivities all weekend long dropped a lot of cash into the local economy, with folks from around the world visiting. Beatrix – which opened 30 years ago – had thousands of customers visit on Sunday.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Aurora hosts 4th annual Pride Parade
70 groups marched in the parade in downtown Aurora, the city said.
70 groups marched in the parade in downtown Aurora, the city said.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
'Sesame Street' debuts its 1st Filipino-American muppet
TJ is described by the show creators as "a second generation Filipino-American boy, and a proud kuya (older brother) to his baby sister."
TJ is described by the show creators as "a second generation Filipino-American boy, and a proud kuya (older brother) to his baby sister."
Court orders students to reveal their names after suing sorority over trans member
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Suburban mom, inspired by disabled daughter, writes book about inclusion
"She's like us, but she just can't do stuff like us, because she's in a wheelchair and she can't really talk that well," said Christiano Zwiercan.
"She's like us, but she just can't do stuff like us, because she's in a wheelchair and she can't really talk that well," said Christiano Zwiercan.
Illinois bill would require more diverse reading curriculum for K-12 students
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is making an effort to update Illinois school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade to be exposed to literature from diverse backgrounds.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is making an effort to update Illinois school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade to be exposed to literature from diverse backgrounds.
Levi’s will begin using AI models to increase diversity, sustainability
Artificial intelligence has proved it can help humans read and write, and now it’s entering a new domain: the fashion industry.
Artificial intelligence has proved it can help humans read and write, and now it’s entering a new domain: the fashion industry.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Appointments to Kenosha Racial Equity Commission prompt protests
Two new appointments to Kenosha's Racial Equity Commission are prompting protests.
Two new appointments to Kenosha's Racial Equity Commission are prompting protests.
World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Italian-American activists say Chicago mayoral candidate has promised to return Columbus statues
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in Selma for commemoration of attack on civil rights demonstrators
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.