23+ hour, 7+ min ago  (507+ words) This is a developing story. See Snelling's letter of resignation to the news media. The Crusader is currently working on this story. To my fellow Chicagoans, After more than 30 years of service within the Chicago Police Department, I have made…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (909+ words) A contractor who sued the Du Sable Black History Museum and Education for unpaid services said the Black institution is in dire need of new leadership. With the flourishing museum landscape on Chicago's South Side, Paul Dejoie is concerned that…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (428+ words) A man who spent 26 years in prison for a crime he did not commit recently received a $13 million settlement that was approved by the Chicago City Council." Arnold Day was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery on June 23, 1994. He was…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (173+ words) Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died, the Nation of Islam announced Saturday, June 27. In a statement, the Nation of Islam said, "The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan with deep sadness yet with…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (724+ words) The Chicago Bulls" first draft class under Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham will take its next step in Las Vegas next month when the organization"s newest players make their on-court debut during the 2026 NBA Summer League....

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1418+ words) For 146 years, the U. S. Navy had no Black officers until 13 Black men'many from Chicago 'endured the pain and humiliation of segregation to blaze the trail for thousands of Black sailors. On the 75th anniversary of their historic achievement on a naval base,…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (744+ words) One day after introducing the first draft class of the Bryson Graham era, the Chicago Bulls continued reshaping their roster Friday by completing a trade that reflected the organization's patient approach to rebuilding. The Bulls acquired second-year guard Kam Jones…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (885+ words) By Sharon Fountain and Marcus Robinson CHICAGO " The Chicago Bulls formally introduced the first draft class of a new front-office era Friday, presenting first-round selections Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain not simply as talented young players, but as foundational pieces…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (225+ words) " Last month, nearly 400 Shirley Ryan Ability Lab supporters convened for Spark! , the hospital's signature event, at Rockwell on the River, located at 3057 N. Rockwell St. Prior to dinner, guests enjoyed cocktails and Chicago River views as the Cover Girls played high-energy…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (685+ words) Breaking Glass Pictures announces the release of the historical drama "Escape 28," now available to stream, with additional digital platforms rolling out soon. Directed by Charles K. Campbell, "Escape 28" is based on the true story of 28 enslaved individuals who escaped from Boone…...