Today in Chicago History: Chicago Defender — ‘the world’s greatest weekly’ — founded by Robert Sengstacke Abbott
- Posted on May 5, 2025
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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Defender — ‘the world’s greatest weekly’ — founded by Robert Sengstacke Abbott

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 5, according to the Tribune’s archives.