This year, the Chicago Public Library’s events focus on the theme “African Americans and Labor,” emphasizing the role Black workers, entrepreneurs, and activists have played in shaping history.

In an exclusive rolling out interview, we connect with Lauran A. Smith — visionary behind Chicago Black Restaurant Week (CBRW)—as she celebrates the 10th anniversary of this citywide event.

When you hit rock bottom, there’s only one place to go. Up. And as the Chicago White Sox, who lost a major league record 121 games last season, look to begin the trek back to the top of the ...

The Bears are proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025 by honoring the transformative legacy of Black individuals within the organization, the sport of football and our community. This February, ...

On Thursday, "Chicago Fire" actor Brian J. White was one of several residents who detained a man, later identified as an illegal immigrant from Mexico, for allegedly waving a blowtorch on private ...

In October, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute announced the official exhibition and theme of the 2025 Met Gala, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," as well as the event's ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago nonprofit is building a foundation for Black-owned businesses to thrive. Since 2020, WDB Marketing and its nonprofit arm, WDB Cares, have been a lifeline for small ...

The face of the Chicago Blackhawks has faced relentless scrutiny and criticism in his second NHL season. Franchise center Connor Bedard most recently took heat from former NHL players and current ...

Kim Kardashian helped daughter Chicago ... themed birthday party, staged a little over one week after Chicago’s actual birthday on January 15. Kicking off the memory dump with a lavish pink-and ...

Chicago's birthday cake was a pink-and-white cowboy boot with the number seven ... The room was decorated with faux cacti, balloons and other Western-themed goods. Kim shares Chicago as well ...

Mom Kim rocked a mainly all-black leather ... a pink and white cowboy boot, a western belt and ‘Chi’ written out in pink rope. “We are setting up for Chicago's cowgirl-themed birthday ...