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Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Families for Holiday Shopping at Pullman Walmart

Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins Families for Holiday Shopping at Pullman Walmart

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/05
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1.6 Million Americans Removed From Medicaid Under Trump Administration

1.6 Million Americans Removed From Medicaid Under Trump Administration

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/05
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Tax Refunds Expected to Rise by About $1,000 Next Year

Tax Refunds Expected to Rise by About $1,000 Next Year

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/04
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MR SONNY KNOWS for December 3, 2025

MR SONNY KNOWS for December 3, 2025

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/03
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Chicago’s Own Joseph Sikora Talks Fame, Family, and the Final Chapter of Power Book IV

Chicago’s Own Joseph Sikora Talks Fame, Family, and the Final Chapter of Power Book IV

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/02
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Lane Kiffin, NIL, and the Real Problem in College Football: A Leadership Crisis We Created

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender12/01
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Robert Townsend: From West Side Roots to Hollywood Icon, Hosting a Weekend of Giving Back

Robert Townsend: From West Side Roots to Hollywood Icon, Hosting a Weekend of Giving Back

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/29
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Honoring Legacy, Holding Space: A Holiday Conversation on Grief, Family, and Community with the Calahan Family and Mrs. Barbara Deer

Honoring Legacy, Holding Space: A Holiday Conversation on Grief, Family, and Community with the Calahan Family and Mrs. Barbara Deer

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/26
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MR SONNY KNOWS for November 26, 2025

MR SONNY KNOWS for November 26, 2025

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/26
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Chicago Urban League Celebrates 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner

Chicago Urban League Celebrates 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/24
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS (“RTA”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS (“RTA”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”)

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/21
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Community Celebration: Mayor Johnson and Mike Epps Take Part in Christmas in the Wards Event at Kennedy

Community Celebration: Mayor Johnson and Mike Epps Take Part in Christmas in the Wards Event at Kennedy

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/21
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Holding Down the Block: Building Homeownership in Chicago’s Black Communities

Holding Down the Block: Building Homeownership in Chicago’s Black Communities

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/20
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The Property Tax Bonfire: Lighting the Way to FairnessCommunity Leaders Unite to Address Illinois’s Broken Property Tax System

The Property Tax Bonfire: Lighting the Way to FairnessCommunity Leaders Unite to Address Illinois’s Broken Property Tax System

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/19
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A Night of Impact: Ladies of Virtue Raises Nearly $300K to Support Black Girls and Honors Chicago Defender Publisher Dyanna Knight Lewis Among Other Leaders 

A Night of Impact: Ladies of Virtue Raises Nearly $300K to Support Black Girls and Honors Chicago Defender Publisher Dyanna Knight Lewis Among Other Leaders 

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/19
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MR SONNY KNOWS for November 19, 2025

MR SONNY KNOWS for November 19, 2025

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/19
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Rolling out launches Music label through acquisition and holiday record with Kevin Ross

Rolling out launches Music label through acquisition and holiday record with Kevin Ross

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/19
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The Carr Report: 10 types of broke—and how to break free from every one of them

The Carr Report: 10 types of broke—and how to break free from every one of them

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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James Pickens Jr. Reveals He’s Cancer-Free After Prostate Diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. Reveals He’s Cancer-Free After Prostate Diagnosis

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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Black Mom Delayed Care, Snubbed By Nurse While Screaming In Pain From Labor

Black Mom Delayed Care, Snubbed By Nurse While Screaming In Pain From Labor

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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America’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Deepens

America’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Deepens

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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How NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Is Rewriting the Rules of Wealth, Industry, and the American Dream

How NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Is Rewriting the Rules of Wealth, Industry, and the American Dream

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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Nicki Minaj To Speak At U.N. With Trump Ambassador

Nicki Minaj To Speak At U.N. With Trump Ambassador

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/18
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Chicago Is Ground Zero for America’s ICE Crisis — and the Human Cost Is Unacceptable

Chicago Is Ground Zero for America’s ICE Crisis — and the Human Cost Is Unacceptable

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/17
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Morgan Freeman Threatens Legal Action Against AI Voice Cloning

Morgan Freeman Threatens Legal Action Against AI Voice Cloning

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/14
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What The Newly-Released Jeffrey Epstein Emails Say About Donald Trump

What The Newly-Released Jeffrey Epstein Emails Say About Donald Trump

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/14
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What Happens Now That Government Shutdown Is Over

What Happens Now That Government Shutdown Is Over

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/14
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‘Trust Is Earned’: Kamala Harris Shares Recipe For Leadership & Politics

‘Trust Is Earned’: Kamala Harris Shares Recipe For Leadership & Politics

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/13
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Chadwick Boseman To Be Posthumously Honored With Walk Of Fame Star

Chadwick Boseman To Be Posthumously Honored With Walk Of Fame Star

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/13
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Displays Honoring Black U.S. Soldiers Removed From WW2 Cemetery

Displays Honoring Black U.S. Soldiers Removed From WW2 Cemetery

The Chicago Defender The Chicago Defender11/13
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