Illinois news

• The Chicago Defender Official 2024 #SummerTimeChi Calendar

  01-06-2024 19:00
  
  We made it. 
  SummerTimeChi is here, and we’re like the guy from the movie “Shawshank Redemption” when he raises his arms in the pouring rain because he has finally broken out of prison.
  We’re free.
  Now that the gloomy Winter and chaotic Spring is finally behind us, we get to indulge in another memorable season of festivals, concerts, block parties, day parties, night parties, rooftop parties, beach parties, museum openings, movies in the park, conventions, barbecues,
  
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• Marian Robinson, Beloved Mother of Michelle Obama, Passes Away at 86

  01-06-2024 16:30
  
  Marian Lois Shields Robinson, mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.
  Her family members, including Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson, announced her passing in a statement, telling her story via a post on the Medium publishing platform.
  “As a mother, she was our backstop, a calm and nonjudgmental witness to our triumphs and stumbles. She was always, always there, welcoming us back home no matter how far we had journeyed, with that deep and
  
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• In Low-Wage Jobs, Working While Black Means Showing Up Sick

  01-06-2024 15:30
  
  Because they were deemed essential workers, grocery store clerks got paid sick leave — temporarily. Now, they’re forced ot make a tough choice: work while they or a loved one are sick, or lose a day’s pay. (Credit: MART PRODUCTION/Pexels)
  This article was originally published on Word In Black.
  By Jennifer Porter Gore
  Overview:
  The states that mandated paid sick or family leave for hourly workers are in mostly-white states. Given that nearly 20% of low-wage workers are Blac
  
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• Chicago Bears to Star on ‘Hard Knocks’

  01-06-2024 15:15
  
  Fresh off being the talk of the sports world and securing quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears will continue their reign in the spotlight. 
  The team will be featured on the revered HBO production “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” for the first time.
  As usual, the highly popular sports docu-series will introduce die-hard fans, casuals and every soul in between to the team through its coaches and players. Williams and fellow first-roun
  
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• COLUMN: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Black Community

  01-06-2024 00:22
  
  As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, we reflect on the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and embracing therapy and support within our community. It’s time to prioritize our psychological and emotional well-being
  As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, I hope you’ve encountered a news segment, an insightful article, or a meaningful conversation with a friend, family member, or colleague about mental health within our community. 
  For far too long, ment
  
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