The Chicago Urban League

The Chicago Urban League Established in 1916, the Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment.
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The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Since 1916, the Chicago Urban League—through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships—has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences and grow their businesses. We are passionate advocates for economic and racia

l equity for Black Chicagoans. We reserve the right to delete posts, comments, photos, videos, or links that make unsupported, inaccurate, or invalid accusations.

College decisions shouldn't come down to who you happen to know. On Saturday, October 10, we're bringing 10+ colleges an...
09/03/2026

College decisions shouldn't come down to who you happen to know.
On Saturday, October 10, we're bringing 10+ colleges and universities to Bronzeville — admissions reps, financial aid guidance, scholarship information, and resources built for parents and counselors too. Free and open to the public.

🗓️ Saturday, October 10 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 4510 S Michigan Ave

🔗 Register: bit.ly/CULcollege26

15+ state agencies. One room. One day to make your move. 🏛️Chicago Urban League is hosting a free State Career Fair — br...
09/03/2026

15+ state agencies. One room. One day to make your move. 🏛️
Chicago Urban League is hosting a free State Career Fair — bring your resume and meet the people who do the hiring.

📅 Wednesday, September 16 | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Chicago Urban League, 8331 S. State Ave., Chicago
🆓 Free event

🔗 Register: bit.ly/CULstatefair
Questions? Call 773-285-1500

Sixty-five years of Golden Fellowship. 110 years of impact. ✨Join the Chicago Urban League as we honor the voices shapin...
09/02/2026

Sixty-five years of Golden Fellowship. 110 years of impact. ✨

Join the Chicago Urban League as we honor the voices shaping our future — an evening of inspiration, live entertainment, and the connections that move this city forward.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Skyline Ballroom, McCormick Place West Building, 2317 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago
🎟️ Tickets & tables available now: bit.ly/GFD65tickets
📖 Learn More: bit.ly/GFD65

🚀 Your future. Your path. Your choice.Future Ready Pathways to Purpose gives young people new ways to explore their inte...
09/02/2026

🚀 Your future. Your path. Your choice.
Future Ready Pathways to Purpose gives young people new ways to explore their interests, discover their strengths, and build skills for what's next.

🌍 Civic Leadership — Find your voice. Make an impact. Lead change in your community.
🔬 STEM & Innovation — Get curious. Create. Experiment. Discover what's possible.
✊🏾 Culture & Identity — Know your story. Understand your history. Own your future.

Start with Civic Leadership: service, advocacy, and real projects on your own block.

📅 Second Saturday of every month | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 4510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
🎓 Grades 6–12 | 9-month program

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4imhMMy
📖 Learn more: bit.ly/CULyouth2026

Ten weeks. Zero cost. A whole new digital toolkit. 🚀nextDIGITAL is a FREE 10-week hybrid training built for entrepreneur...
09/02/2026

Ten weeks. Zero cost. A whole new digital toolkit. 🚀

nextDIGITAL is a FREE 10-week hybrid training built for entrepreneurs who want to actually understand artificial intelligence and digital marketing, not just hear about it. Learn the tools, apply them to your business, and walk away with a real digital strategy.

📅 Starts September 15
🕕 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 Virtual & In-Person
✍️ Register: bit.ly/CULnextdigital26

Presented by the Chicago Urban League in partnership with Cook County Small Business Source.

Buying a condo isn't the same as buying a house. 🏢Join the Chicago Urban League for a free virtual workshop on what make...
09/01/2026

Buying a condo isn't the same as buying a house. 🏢
Join the Chicago Urban League for a free virtual workshop on what makes condo buying different — HOA rules, assessments, reserves, and financing.

📋 What we'll cover:
✔️ HOA & bylaws
✔️ Special assessments
✔️ Reserves
✔️ Condo financing

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual

Register free: bit.ly/CUL0902
Questions? Call 773-285-1500

This is what opportunity looks like up close. 🤝Conversations, connections, and a few people who left with a real next st...
08/31/2026

This is what opportunity looks like up close. 🤝
Conversations, connections, and a few people who left with a real next step.

📅 Employment Pathways Expo — August 26
📍 Empowerment Center, 8331 S. Stewart Ave
🙌 Shout out to our Workforce Development team and every partner who showed up

Our doors in Chatham are open. Come see what we're building.
🔗 chiul.org/program/workforce

The numbers tell the story. 161K+ businesses reached. $67M in grants distributed. 36K+ served through direct assistance....
08/30/2026

The numbers tell the story. 161K+ businesses reached. $67M in grants distributed. 36K+ served through direct assistance. 81% owned by people of color, 61% owned by women — and 80% of clients would recommend The Source to a fellow entrepreneur (2024 surveyed business advising clients). This is what community-rooted support looks like. cookcountysmallbiz.org

Cook County Source

Paid CDL training. Public sector careers. Healthcare roles. Apprenticeships. 🚧 All of it was on the table yesterday at t...
08/29/2026

Paid CDL training. Public sector careers. Healthcare roles. Apprenticeships. 🚧 All of it was on the table yesterday at the Employment Pathways Expo.

📍 Our Empowerment Center at 8331 S. Stewart Ave
💼 Employers came ready to talk hiring — not just collect résumés

If you missed it, our Workforce Development team is here year-round.
🔗 Start here: chiul.org/program/workforce

🚀 Your future. Your path. Your choice.Future Ready Pathways to Purpose gives young people new ways to explore their inte...
08/29/2026

🚀 Your future. Your path. Your choice.
Future Ready Pathways to Purpose gives young people new ways to explore their interests, discover their strengths, and build skills for what's next.

🌍 Civic Leadership — Find your voice. Make an impact. Lead change in your community.
🔬 STEM & Innovation — Get curious. Create. Experiment. Discover what's possible.
✊🏾 Culture & Identity — Know your story. Understand your history. Own your future.

You don't have to have it all figured out. Pick the one that pulls at you and start there.

📅 Second Saturday of every month | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 4510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
🎓 Grades 6–12 | 9-month program

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4imhMMy
📖 Learn more: bit.ly/CULyouth2026

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4510 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60653

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+17732855800

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