Women's History

A local organization is working to provide resources and hope to Ukrainian immigrants who have recently arrived in Chicago. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

“Helping change people’s lives, that’s what I do,” Wilks said.

When Gia Biagi got the call from Gov. JB Pritzker, asking her to be the Illinois Department of Transportation acting secretary, her reaction was a one-word reply. “Yes,” she said. “Not a hesitation for a second, because the opportunity is incredible.”

Retired U.S. Army colonel Edna Cummings shared a story Wednesday in Chicago about the “6888,” a group of 855 Black women of the women’s army corps who restored mail service to the military in World War II. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

A march and protest was held in downtown Chicago Saturday as International Women’s Day was marked in worldwide celebrations. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The U.N. began commemorating the holiday in 1975, which was International Women’s Year, and its General Assembly officially recognized the day two years later.

NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt takes a look at how Dr. Sian Proctor became the first woman to pilot a commercial spacecraft.

NBCUniversal Local Chicago (NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago) will commemorate Women’s History Month with dedicated feature stories highlighting the achievements of local leaders and organizations who are already inspiring the next generation of future trailblazers. 

How a weeklong, local celebration in California in 1978 turned into a monthlong, national observance less than a decade later.

Biden signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to serve in a presidential Cabinet

‘Sororité,’ or ‘sisterhood,’ marked chapter six of the Opening Ceremony and celebrated historic female figures in France.

In this Women’s History Month special, we feature the founder of a nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic violence. Alfonso Gutierrez reports.

For so many who love baseball, their passion for the sport was passed down by a parent. That’s definitely the case for Meghan Jones, who grew up near Detroit, where just about everyone cheers for the Tigers. “My first memories are really just listening to Tiger radio in the backseat of my dad’s car as we were driving my...

Meghan Jones is the first woman in the Cubs’ history to hold a vice president title in baseball operations, a distinction she hopes inspires other women to follow in her footsteps. NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman shares her story.

Jenny Cavnar, who made MLB history, gives her advice to young women and discusses why she is hopeful for the next generation pursuing careers in broadcasting.

With the Democratic National Convention headed to Chicago in August, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter takes a look at how women behind the scenes are breaking barriers.

Female demonstrators are wearing purple across streets in Latin America to call attention and celebrate International Women’s Day.

One local woman is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

International Women’s Day is a global celebration — and call to action — marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world.