International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Aurora set to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday
The Aurora City Council will vote Tuesday night to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city staff.
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Chicago Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly sets sights on GM position
Champ Kelly didn't have an easy path to the NFL. He grew up in a small Florida panhandle town, had a father who sold drugs and a mother who was addicted.
Feds approve renaming Lake County creek to remove offensive name
A federal board has renamed a Lake County creek to remove its longtime name considered offensive to Native Americans.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Public memorial for Chicago civil rights leader Timuel Black to be held Sunday
Black was a highly decorated World War II veteran and began his civic work early in life. He was involved with the Congress of Racial Equality and helped organize Chicago’s contingent of the March on Washington.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Protesters walk through Kenosha to express outrage over Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty verdict
Demonstrators traced the route Kyle Rittenhouse took the night in August last year when he shot and killed two people and wounded a third during protests over police brutality. They carried signs that said "Reject Racist Vigilante Terror" and "THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS GUILTY!" A couple of protesters carried long guns.
Women to register for military draft under proposed defense spending bill
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
Chinese American veterans receive long-overdue recognition for their service in World War II
The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’s highest symbol of national appreciation and after 75 years, recognition is being given to thousands of Chinese Americans who served in the military during World War II.
Cook County passes resolution recognizing Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Remembrance
“At a time when legislators across the country are actively attacking transgender people and youth, Cook County remains committed to celebrating and protecting the transgender community, uplifting transgender voices, and remembering those who tragically and senselessly lost their lives in acts of hate and violence," said Commissioner Kevin Morrison
Special Olympian from Mount Greenwood to receive Illinois' highest honor
A Special Olympian from the Chicago area is about to make history.
Indiana congressman's Twitter account suspended for 'targeted misgendering' of four-star officer
On his personal account, Republican Rep. Jim Banks stood by his post, tweeting: “Twitter has suspended my official account for posting a statement of FACT. I won’t back down. I’ll be posting on my personal account for the time being.”
Chicago's Art Institute fires all of its mostly white female guides for lack of diversity: report
The Art Institute of Chicago fired all of its trained volunteers and guides last month, who were mostly older White women, to diversify its team.
Columbus Day celebrations, protests prompt discord among Chicagoans
The annual Columbus Day parade returns to Chicago this year despite backlash regarding Christopher Columbus' controversial legacy.
Thousands march for abortion rights at protests in Chicago and across the country
There were 650 protests across the country on Saturday.
Women’s March for abortion rights underway nationwide
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Father files $1M lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair without permission
The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit.