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On the National Stage, Welch Highlights Push for Equity, Representation, Affordability in Illinois
The historic leadership of Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House has been on display on the national stage this
September 24, 2026
Kanye West, Local Leaders Gather in South Shore for Honorary Street Naming
CHICAGO — A stretch of South Shore Drive on Chicago’s South Side officially became Dr. Donda West Way on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during an emotional ceremony honoring the late educator, community leader, and mother of hip-hop icon Kanye West. Family, friends, city officials, and prominent figures from Chicago’s creative community gathered at the busy […]
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September 24, 2026
EXPERIENCE MATTERS. SO DOES OVERSIGHT. Hazel Crest leadership Dispute Raises Questions About Municipal Experience, Vetting, Oversight and Presidential Authority
Recent actions surrounding leadership and governance in the Village of Hazel Crest are raising important questions about municipal experience, administrative oversight, financial accountability and the balance of authority between the Village President and Board of Trustees. Trustees have sought to remove Acting Village Manager Donna Gayden and install Tanya L. Tucker-Perry as Acting Village Manager, while also pursuing […]
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September 24, 2026
On the National Stage, Welch Highlights Push for Equity, Representation, Affordability in Illinois
CHICAGO — The historic leadership of Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House has been on display on the national
September 25, 2026
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Mobile DMV Service Comes Directly to Orland Park Residents at Smith Crossing
Successful local management is frequently judged not by grand political declarations, but by the practical methods city leaders streamline everyday
September 25, 2026
Orland Park Officials Honor Local Union Members During Labor Union Appreciation Month
During a recent Village Board Meeting, the Village of Orland Park took a meaningful and ceremonial step to celebrate the
September 25, 2026
Welch, Fellow Speakers Visit Philadelphia to Lead Landmark Discussion on the State of our Nation
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and African-American State House Speakers from across the country gathered in Philadelphia on Thursday, recognizing
September 25, 2026
Village of Tinley Park to Remove Library from Health Insurance Plan—and the Community Speaks Out
In a powerful display of civic unity, Tinley Park residents are rallying around an essential cornerstone of their community—the Tinley
September 25, 2026
Tinley Park Celebrates a Triumphant Oktoberfest Weekend
Downtown Tinley Park was bustling with festive energy as community members gathered to celebrate another successful Oktoberfest weekend. The event,
September 25, 2026
Chicago Gospel Tribune
April 2026 Chicago Gospel Tribune
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April 13, 2026
Pastor Abram Lane
Pastor Abram Lane was an incredible man. He was a spiritual man, and he was an advisor and mentor to this publisher. He was the best Father-In-Law anyone could ask for. We can only pay tribute to him in words today, but I am glad I and others gave him his flowers when he was […]
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March 18, 2024
Pastor Williams H. Copeland, Jr.
It is the wish of the Chicago Gospel Tribune, that we honor the great leaders in the church community while they are here and after they have gone home to be with the Lord. Pastor William H. Copeland was a trailblazer in his community and worked to right the many social wrongs that his community […]
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March 18, 2024
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