Women's History

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.

Inside a warehouse in Chicago’s Douglass Park, a group of women has been learning a new skillset for the last six weeks, part of an initiative to encourage increased interest to the trades. Vi Nguyen has the story.

Inside a warehouse in Chicago’s Douglass Park, a group of women has been learning a new skillset for the last six weeks, part of an initiative to encourage increased interest to the trades.

Women for centuries have been at the forefront of gardening. For Women’s History Month, we take a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture.