More Than 100 People Shot In Chicago Over Father’s Day Weekend
Fourteen people, including five children, were killed.
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Chicago And Illinois Plan To Move To Phase 4 This Friday
Museums, zoos and summer camps will be allowed to reopen with capacity limits, and bars and restaurants will be able to offer indoor seating.
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Walk, Don’t Gawk, When You Go Out To The Lakefront Trail Today
With the Lakefront Trail and 606 reopening to cyclists and runners, officials warn to maintain social distancing.
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Black Candidates Tap Protest Energy To Challenge Democrats
On the eve of primaries in New York and Kentucky, establishment favorites face younger Black candidates who have tapped into the desire for dramatic change.
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This Father’s Day, Dads Have New Respect For Duties At Home
After the coronavirus pandemic sent millions of people home, even those fathers who were already entrenched in housework and child care felt the pinch.
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The Way Black History Is Taught In Schools Is Facing New Scrutiny
There’s no national curriculum for teaching Black history in America, and only a few states have laws requiring that it be taught in public schools.
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Voices Of Protest, Crying For Change, Ring Across The U.S. — And Beyond
The stories of protesters are thundering across the country, forcing a reckoning with racism.
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Chase Bank Vows To Do Better On Lending In Black Neighborhoods
The nation’s largest bank tells Chicago activists and elected officials it will improve its lending record in the city’s Black neighborhoods.
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Indoor Dining To Start In Chicago Next Week
As Illinois moves to next reopening phase, indoor dining expected to expand in Chicago, but hours and size of parties will be limited.
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Chicago Celebrates Juneteenth With Food, Dancing And Demonstrations
After demonstrations over George Floyd’s death, there’s been a seismic shift this year to further elevate Black voices.
