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Our Mission

The Chicago Urban League works to foster economic empowerment, cultivate leadership, and dismantle systemic barriers in the effort to drive lasting equity and prosperity for Black Chicago.

Our Purpose and Vision

A thriving future for Black Chicago built on wealth, equity, and generational impact

Programs

Our programs are designed to support and strengthen our community. We help people find jobs, secure affordable housing, advance their education, and grow their businesses.

Research & Policy Center

The Chicago Urban League's Research & Policy Center provides research, landscape analyses and pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations for issues that disproportionately affect African Americans in Chicago. We also partner with policymakers and other organizations to support educational and legislative efforts designed to lessen the impact of policies and practices that disadvantage African Americans.

Events

Apr
09

Legal Clinic: Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) – Part 1 (Virtual)

April 09, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Webinar

Legal Clinic: Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) – Part 1 (Virtual)

Join us for Part 1 of our Legal Clinic focused on Transfer on Death Instruments (TODI). This virtual session will walk through how TODIs work and how they can be used to transfer property directly to beneficiaries without going through probate. Volunteer attorneys from CARPLS will provide guidance and answer questions to help you understand the process and prepare for the next step. Attendance at Part 1 is required before joining Part 2.

Apr
11

Youth Job Fair

April 11, 2026
12:00 - 2:00PM
4510 S. Michigan Ave

Youth Job Fair

The Youth Job Fair connects young people with employers, training programs, and resources to support their career journey.

Apr
11

Legal Clinic: Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) – Part 2 (In-Person)

April 11, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Chicago Urban League
8331 S Stewart Street

Legal Clinic: Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) – Part 2 (In-Person)

Join us for Part 1 of our Legal Clinic focused on Transfer on Death Instruments (TODI). This virtual session will walk through how TODIs work and how they can be used to transfer property directly to beneficiaries without going through probate. Volunteer attorneys from CARPLS will provide guidance and answer questions to help you understand the process and prepare for the next step. Attendance at Part 1 is required before joining Part 2.