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ESSAY: I didn’t choose America. I inherited it.

As America marks its 250th birthday, this personal essay examines what it means to inherit a nation built off the backs of our ancestors, shaped by their sacrifices and still wrestling with the promises it has yet to keep.

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More than a martyr: Chicago artists reflect on ‘Emmett Till at 85’

At Blanc Gallery in Chicago, the “From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85” exhibit brings together Chicago artists and community members to reflect on Till’s humanity and what it means to turn remembrance into action.

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Essay: The last prescription at the Walgreens on Cottage Grove

The Chatham Walgreens closure is a public health crisis. We urge Chicago's aldermen, public health leaders, and health systems to respond to it accordingly.

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For some, the Obama Presidential Center revives memories of a more hopeful time

As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors, visitors, elected officials and community leaders are reflecting on the optimism of 2008 and what hope means in today's political climate.

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What building The TRiiBE taught me about pain

In partnership with the Black Girl Wellness Fest, TRiiBE Co-founder Morgan Elise Johnson examines the personal toll of building a media company while managing her reproductive health.

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Chief Keef was the heart of Summer Smash 2026

More than a decade after changing the rap game, Chief Keef's presence loomed large over Summer Smash, where his influence could be felt onstage and throughout the crowd.

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‘The Chi’ actor Cortez Smith wants you to know his name

Whether he’s designing clothes or commanding the screen, Cortez Smith — the man behind Nuck — has main character energy.

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Is the Obama Presidential Center a modern-day pyramid?

Veteran Reporter Monroe Anderson poses the question. He interviews Obama Foundation's CEO Valerie Jarrett and more.

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Inside the spirit and soul of the Chicago Sky’s aunties

As the WNBA’s popularity surges, Gen X and older millennial Black women in Skytown are pushing the league to recognize the community that helped sustain it.

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Who all there? Forever Mine Music Festival, Day 1

LIVE: Today’s lineup features legendary solo acts such as Juvenile, Mario, Kelly Rowland, Keyshia Cole, and more.

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LETTER: Bring Larry Hoover home

A wife’s letter to Illinois, after 53 years.

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20 Summertime Chi festivals worth stepping outside for

It’s 2026, and Summertime Chi is shaping up to feel like 2016 all over again — in the best way. Here are 20 festivals to check out.

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Alders approve Anjanette Young’s appointment to CPD civilian oversight commission

On May 6, members of the Chicago City Council’s police and fire committee approved the nominations of Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

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