Commissioner McCaskill Builds Momentum for Re-Election with Proven Results
Dr. Kisha McCaskill – Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- has coalesced a well-rounded support base of residents, elected officials, Clergy leaders, and business leaders as she is primed, energized, and prepared for the stretch run of her election to a full four-year term of office. This morning Commissioner McCaskill submitted nearly 1700 signatures as she officially filed her candidacy for election to a full four-year term of office....
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Chicago Defender 2025 Man of the Year: Chief Quention Curtis Stepping Boldly into His Winning Season
Chicago Defender’s 2025 Man of the Year, Quention Curtis, is in what many would call his winning season. Though he’s had many accomplishments over the years, his most recent victory marks a new chapter: becoming the Fire Chief of the Village of Dolton. The Village hosted its regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Dolton Park District, but this gathering was anything but “regular.” It became a night of...
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Phi Beta Sigma Appoints Dr. Arthur R. Davis as 1st Vice Regional Director of Great Lakes Region
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, under the leadership of Great Lakes Regional Director, Dr. Willie C. Howard Garrett, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Arthur R. Davis as the Regional First Vice Director of the Great Lakes Region. A distinguished leader, educator, and community advocate, Dr. Davis brings decades of experience in public service, education, and organizational leadership to this pivotal role. A proud Chicago native, Dr. Davis has...
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Meet Alderman Ronnie Mosley of Chicago’s 21st Ward
Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley Alderman of the 21st Ward—Chicago’s largest ward—and at just 35 is the youngest elected member of the council. A native son of the area he now represents, Alderman Mosley brings both a deep personal connection and a wealth of experience in policy organizing and civic engagement to City Hall. During his run for the Alderman seat, Mosley received the coveted endorsement from Governor JB Pritzker....
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Gavin Jackson Unveils New Book, ‘Mind + Grind: Blending Practical and Spiritual Strategies for Success’
Leader. Entrepreneur. Investor. Preacher. There are many ways to describe Gavin Jackson, and now a new title has been added to the list of professional accouterments—author. Born out of the stillness of the pandemic, Mind + Grind is the product of Jackson’s reflective season. He used that time to take inventory of life—the lessons he learned, the losses he endured, and the wins he achieved. The book captures the wisdom that...
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Forms Exploratory Committee in Anticipation of 2026 Congressional Run
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking initial steps toward a possible return to Congress. On Monday, Jackson announced the formation of an exploratory committee as he considers a bid for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2026 election. The move follows a push by former U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and other local leaders who have encouraged him to re-enter public office. “As part of the Jesse...
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