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“Job’s nowhere near done.” — Chicago’s own. From Whitney Young High School to UIC, from the South Side to the global st...
09/11/2025

“Job’s nowhere near done.”
— Chicago’s own. From Whitney Young High School to UIC, from the South Side to the global stage of NBA 2K. A voice shaped by the city and sharpened by dedication.
This week’s digital cover tells the story of how he turned dedication into momentum.
Head over to www.cnwmedia.com to read more!

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If you could ask city leaders one thing about jobs or housing, what would it be? 🗣
09/09/2025

If you could ask city leaders one thing about jobs or housing, what would it be? 🗣

Is there a such thing as job safety? Do you, as a Black Chicagoan feel secure?
09/08/2025

Is there a such thing as job safety? Do you, as a Black Chicagoan feel secure?

Let’s talk about work.For anyone in Chicago right now — what part of your day lifts you up, and what part wears you down...
09/08/2025

Let’s talk about work.

For anyone in Chicago right now — what part of your day lifts you up, and what part wears you down?

🗣 Comment below or DM us — your voice could be part of Cornered, our investigative story & podcast on jobs, housing & survival.

Chicago, your voice matters.Cornered is a storytelling project about how Black Chicagoans are facing jobs, housing & sur...
09/05/2025

Chicago, your voice matters.
Cornered is a storytelling project about how Black Chicagoans are facing jobs, housing & survival.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be asking questions right here. With your permission, your answers may be part of our report & podcast.
🗣 Share your story. Join the conversation.

✨ Big news! This week marks our first DIGITAL cover ✨ and the honor goes to none other than — actress, producer, mento...
08/29/2025

✨ Big news! This week marks our first DIGITAL cover ✨ and the honor goes to none other than — actress, producer, mentor, and proof that persistence creates possibility. Her exclusive cover story is now live on our website, and trust us — this one’s a must-read.

Dive into Erica’s 30+ year journey, her Chicago roots, Hollywood triumphs, and what’s next for her career and foundation.

Cover Story:

👉 Head over to www.cnwmedia.com to read the full story and explore other features of the week.

Our interns are gone off to school, but their work is still gracing our pages. This one speaks to the very real possibil...
08/19/2025

Our interns are gone off to school, but their work is still gracing our pages. This one speaks to the very real possibility of the end to pbs programming for kids.. Imagine a world without these beloved characters, so we give you.. "Dead Mo' & Friends" by Eli

“The stakes are generational: narrowing the racial wealth gap is not about enrichment for a few, but revival for entire ...
08/19/2025

“The stakes are generational: narrowing the racial wealth gap is not about enrichment for a few, but revival for entire communities.”

CNW's Cover story this week explores how families, organizers, and entrepreneurs are building the blueprint for lasting Black wealth. Is it a lost cause, or are we moving in the right direction? Check out the article and tell us your thoughts. www.cnwmedia.com/e-editions

"Healing isn’t a straight line. And sometimes it’s in the same room as the hurt." – Vic MensaNo, you’re not imagining th...
08/08/2025

"Healing isn’t a straight line. And sometimes it’s in the same room as the hurt." – Vic Mensa
No, you’re not imagining this — it’s Vic Mensa's second CNW cover. We had to run it back. Since the last one, everything’s shifted: sobriety, Islam, fatherhood, and Sundiata dropped fully on his own terms. There’s been changes… tap in.
🖊️ Laura Miller
www.cnwmedia.com/e-edition

This week’s issue just dropped—and not a minute too soon. The Black Women’s Expo is officially HERE, and we’re celebrati...
08/02/2025

This week’s issue just dropped—and not a minute too soon. The Black Women’s Expo is officially HERE, and we’re celebrating 30 years of power, purpose, and pure Black Girl Magic!✨

Merry Green BEEN that girl—and the latest issue of Chicago News Weekly gives her all her flowers. 🌸

Tap in at www.cnwmedia.com/e-editions to read the cover story and more.

🎉 CNW Spotlight! We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of two of our interns, Eli and Ajax—18 and already mak...
07/29/2025

🎉 CNW Spotlight! We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of two of our interns, Eli and Ajax—18 and already making waves as visual artists and animators! Their very first published work is now live right here at CNW, and we couldn’t be prouder. Join us in congratulating them on this amazing milestone! 👏🔥

📍 Around Town – Your Eyes, Our FeedThere are so many events popping off in Chicago this weekend — and we can’t be everyw...
06/14/2025

📍 Around Town – Your Eyes, Our Feed

There are so many events popping off in Chicago this weekend — and we can’t be everywhere (we wish!).
So here’s where you come in 👀👇
📸 Out and about? Send us your best shots from wherever you are.
Tag us or use for a chance to be featured!
Let’s make this a citywide photo dump 🖤

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