More than 430 flights were canceled at O’Hare and Midway on Saturday after a nationwide FAA shutdown disrupted air travel. Check your flight before leaving.

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    Chicago Airports Report 441 Saturday Flight Cancellations as Airlines Recover From FAA Shutdown

    More than 430 flights were canceled at O’Hare and Midway on Saturday after a nationwide FAA shutdown disrupted air travel. Check your flight before leaving.

    ‘He’s Overrated’: Trump Claims He’d ‘Easily’ Beat Obama In Hypothetical Election

    President Donald Trump claimed he could easily defeat Barack Obama in a hypothetical presidential matchup, prompting Stephen A. Smith to express surprise at Trump's comments about the former president.

    ‘I’m Back!’: Lionel Richie Returns To Stage After Heart Procedure

    Lionel Richie returned to performing at his Las Vegas residency nearly two months after undergoing a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. A fan captured his return in a video shared on Instagram.

    Black Men Encouraged To Start Prostate Cancer Screening At 45

    A new update to the American Cancer Society's prostate cancer screening guideline now recommends screening to begin at 45 for Black men

    FAA Grounds All U.S. Flights Amid Major Communication Outage

    The FAA ordered a rare nationwide ground stop Friday after communication failures hit air traffic control centers across the U.S., raising serious safety and infrastructure concerns.

    The Great Migration: How 6 Million Black Americans Changed America Forever

    From 1910 & 1970, roughly 6 million Black Americans left the South for industrial cities in the North & West, causing The Great Migration

    A Time to Give, a Time to Receive: Where Chicagoans Can Find Thanksgiving Meals

    For many of us, the holidays are the best part of the year. The leaves change color, the air gets colder, and pumpkin spice...

    Wes Moore Announces New Book as 2028 Presidential Speculation Continues

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing to release a new book focused on unity and healing a divided nation. The announcement comes as his name continues to surface in conversations about the 2028 presidential election.

    The Chicago Defender 2026 Holiday Events & Shopping Guide

    Chicago’s holiday season brings cultural celebrations, live entertainment, family activities, festive markets and opportunities to support local businesses. Whether you’re planning a family outing, shopping...

    Mayor Brandon Johnson Gains Labor and Veteran Support at Bronzeville Gathering

    On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, community members gathered at Chicago’s Victory Monument in Bronzeville to launch “Veterans for Brandon,” announcing their support for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection...

    Scott Colom Reflects On Historic Win, Pledges To Serve All Mississippians In First Speech

    Mississippi Sen.-elect Scott Colom reflected on faith, perseverance and his commitment to serving all residents after his historic election victory.

    Chicago City Council Majority Rejects Johnson’s $17.6 Billion Budget Plan

    Twenty-eight alderpersons oppose major tax increases in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 2027 budget, deepening a dispute over how Chicago will close an $882 million financial shortfall.
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