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Entrepreneur Aims To Combat Food Insecurity In Chicago

A Black entrepreneur is opening a fresh food market to address food insecurity in Chicago.
by NewsOne Staff
01.04.21
Anjanette Young
Chicago Woman Handcuffed In Botched Raid Snubs Mayor

Anjanette Young cancelled a scheduled meeting with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, city aldermen, and Chicago Police officials over her mistreatment…
by Charise Frazier
12.29.20
U.S Conference of Mayors 88th Winter Meeting
Chicago Cops In Botched Raid Given Desk Duty

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday that 12 cops involved in the case have been "taken off the street," following…
by Charise Frazier
12.22.20
Anjanette Young
Chicago Woman In Botched Raid Donates To Charity

Anjanette Young plans to donate the proceeds from her GoFundMe to social justice efforts through her church.
by Charise Frazier
12.21.20
Chicago's history of systemic racism blamed for nearly 9-year life expectancy gap between Black and white residents, according to new report
Chicago Officials Call For Probe Into Botched Raid

The City Council Progressive Caucus and the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus are urging for a probe and hearings examining the…
by Charise Frazier
12.17.20
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Why We Should Always Question The Chicago PD

The Chicago police is notoriously corrupt.
by NewsOne Staff
12.04.20
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Mayor Challenges DA To Fully Prosecute Looters

The Chicago mayor delivered a fiery diatribe against people seen on video looting and called on Kim Foxx to hold…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.11.20
Illinois, Chicago officials watching COVID-19 metrics but say they have no plans to tighten restrictions
Videos Show Hundreds Protesting Outside Mayor Lightfoot's Home

The mayor of Chicago faces major criticism in videos spread across social media.
by Royce Dunmore
07.25.20
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Chicago Teens Transform Liquor Store Into Food Market

A group of teenagers from Chicago transformed a liquor store into a pop-up fresh food market for their community.
by NewsOne Staff
07.20.20
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United Airlines Appoints Its First-Ever Black President

Brett J. Hart made history by becoming United Airlines’ first Black president.
by NewsOne Staff
06.01.20
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14-Year-Old Chicago Teen Earns Master’s Degree In Engineering

14-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her master’s degree.
by NewsOne Staff
06.01.20
Lockers in empty high school corridor
Illinois Schools; Dangerous 'Face-Down' Restraints Allowed

A State Board of Education executive says prone restraints “could potentially block an airway" for students.
by Royce Dunmore
04.09.20
Iconic University of Chicago
University Of Chicago Starts COVID-19 Relief Initiative

The University of Chicago has launched a relief initiative to support the South Side community amid the COVID-19 crisis.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Jussie Smollett Indicted: New Charges Over Alleged Attack

Chicago is relentless in pinning the "Empire" star.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Robert Henry Lawrence
NASA Names Spacecraft After First Black Astronaut

NASA has named a spacecraft after Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr. who was the first Black astronaut.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Obama Foundation Receives $5M Donation From Nike

The Barack Obama Foundation received a $5 million donation from Nike for the creation of a sports facility.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks
LeBron, Lyft Provide Youth With Free Bike-Share Memberships

NBA star LeBron James has joined forces with Lyft to provide youth with free bike-share memberships.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Lori Lightfoot Is Sworn In As Chicago's First Female African American Mayor
Chicago Mayor Plans To Diversify White Weed Industry

After pressure from city council members she explains her idea.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Announces His Retirement
Chicago Mayor Condemns Eddie Johnson After Firing Him

She says he "intentionally" lied.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
10 itemsSenior man at home rolling marihuana joint
Twitter Slams Photo Of White Weed Entrepreneurs

There was barely any melanin in sight.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
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