A Chicago family is in mourning after an infant was killed by her grandmother with a power saw on Monday, CNN reports. The child, believed…

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A day after The Guardian reported shocking allegations that the Chicago Police Department illegally detains and beats suspects at a so-called CIA-like secret compound on the…

When watching the video for Amatus‘ collaborative single “Messin (Jneiro Jarel Remix),” it’s easier to initially be more interested in her gorgeous hair and vibrantly colored…

Protesters came out in three different cities yesterday to unite against police brutality.

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It’s been two days since the announcement of the grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case, and there is still unrest in Ferguson. Those…

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Chicago has long been known for its gun violence, recording 329 homicides so far this year and a total of 441 last year. Weapons seizures…

Authorities have identified the man who brought traffic through both of Chicago’s airports to a standstill by setting a fire. It was a major wrench…

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Extrajudicial killings of Black American men by police officers is not a new phenomenon in this country, but in the wake of several such incidents…

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Hip-hop isn’t all about flashy cars and girls. Common has dedicated his new album “Nobody’s Smiling” to the struggle in Chicago. He explains how he…

Don’t say anything to Lauryn Hill about her tardiness to her own shows because she will read you the riot act. The lauded R&B star…

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Chicago is a violent city but it’s not the murder capital of the country. That’s according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. A…

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Tonya Gunn, 44, was shot and killed in Chicago’s Morgan Park on Monday while attending a family gathering, reports ABC7-Chicago. RELATED:  Getting To the Bottom…