Chicago News Weekly

07/18/2026

“America @250 a Journalism Reckoning: Making of a Nation. Unmaking of a narrative. Who gets to tell the story?” Field Foundation succeeded with delivering another powerful event last night.

06/28/2026

On the main stage at Black Girl Vitamins Val Warner & MRS MGM GRAND . discussed life after divorce, and the choice to give love another chance. Here is a part of Mrs. Major’s answer!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! If you still haven’t made plans with the fathers in your life, there’s still time to join us tonight for the Reclaim Black Fathers Weekend Reception.

This evening, we celebrate the fathers, mentors and men whose presence helps strengthen families and communities across generations.

Tickets are still available. Secure yours now and join us tonight.

https://events.eventnoire.com/e/reclaim-fathers-day-weekend-2026/tickets

06/18/2026

Reclaim Black Father’s Day events are all weekend long! Tickets still available, details on our website!

06/18/2026

This Father’s Day weekend, Chicago is reclaiming the conversation around Black fatherhood, family and wealth.

Reclaim Father’s Day Weekend is a three-day Juneteenth weekend experience sponsored by The Solomon Group LLC, with events focused on wealth, wellness, family and celebration.

It begins Friday with the Reclaim Black Wealth Conference, a free full-day event at Northwestern Mutual Hyde Park focused on ownership, planning, estate preparedness, wellness and building what lasts.

The first 100 attendees will receive a free wealth plan with Northwestern Mutual.

The weekend continues Saturday with a family-centered 5K at Jackson Park and closes Sunday with the Father’s Day Reception and Ceremony featuring keynote speaker Harry Lennix.

Admission to Friday’s conference is free, but registration is required.

Read more about the full weekend of festivities here, then register to be in the room.

https://www.cnwmedia.com/article/www-cnwmedia-com-article-reclaim-fathers-day-weekend-places-black-wealth-at-the-center-of-the-celebration

Pass this along to someone who should not miss it.

06/18/2026

06/08/2026

Becoming exceptional rarely starts with one defining moment.
It is the culmination of obstacles, confidence, failure, success, 27-pound fibroid removals and everything in between. Dr. Pierre Johnson isn’t just an exception. He is one of one.

This week’s Chicago News Weekly cover story, written by
Cover Photography : Devona Barnes Photography
Editor in Chief
Art Direction
Read it now at cnwmedia.com.

05/31/2026

Spencer Leak Jr., Vice President of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has passed away at 56.

We join Chicago in mourning a trusted community figure whose family has served generations with dignity, care and compassion during life’s most difficult moments.

Our prayers are with the Leak family, the Leak & Sons team and all who knew and loved him.

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Terran Lamp sits down with former NFL wide receiver and Cincinnati Bengals standout Mike Martin for a real conversation about life on and off the field.

From football to coaching, business and broadcasting, Mike opens up about the mental health side of being an athlete that is not always talked about.

Produced by CaveRoom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio.

https://youtu.be/1hJvgfn4Qg8?si=_uMDKg5jhLdkY3O0

Watch and listen on the CNW Network on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Mike Martin is a former NFL wide receiver and punt returner who played seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals after a standout career at the University of...