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Joseph Williams

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club Giving Away 500 Happy Meals At Bronzeville McDonald’s Friday

Founder Joseph Williams is teaming up with Children Matters to spread much-needed joy.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club To Give Away Happy Meals In Bronzeville Friday In Honor of Jaslyn Adams

Families can stop by the Bronzeville McDonald's, 3500 S. Indiana Ave., at 4 p.m. Friday to get the free meal.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Parents Organize ‘Sick Out’ Ahead of CPS Reopening Next Week: ‘We’re Tired Of Not Being Heard’

A group of parents are keeping their kids out of virtual and physical classrooms Monday, hoping to pressure the school district into making changes.

Citywide

Witness Protection Needs To Be Funded If Chicago, Cook County Want To End Gun Violence, Activists Say

Community leaders say last week's shooting that wounded 15 shows it's time for city leaders to invest in programs that prevent crime and protect witnesses. "The city has to step up."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Gym Almost Closed After Looters Destroyed It — Then Neighbors Stepped Up To Help: ‘I Owe It To Them To Stay Here’

Activists launched a GoFundMe last month to help Black businesses affected by looting and vandalism. They raised more than $7,000, and saved the Fitness Annex.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

If Chicago Police Wants Witnesses To Step Up, They Have To Protect Them, Activists Say

"We need to break the 'no snitching rule' in the hood, but we also have to consider what type of protection we're giving these families," one leader said.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Englewood Residents Work To Help Small Businesses After A Weekend Of Devastation

"We wanted to show the city and the community that we are still standing with them and that we will continue to support."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Get A Free Face Mask And Books For Kids In Englewood Saturday

A local nonprofit is giving away 500 masks to Englewood residents Saturday.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Are You A Parent Of A CPS Student? There’s A Conference Just For You

The inaugural Parent Conference in Washington Park hopes to give parents the tools they need to help their students.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham