
How many H-2A petitions made by Chicago City Wire publication area employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
The Chicago Way podcast host: Gov. Pritkzer has 'always been a coward'
John Kass, host of The Chicago Way Podcast, criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for what he described as cowardice and dishonesty in his leadership.
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- Mayor Brandon Johnson calls law enforcement a 'sickness,' drawing criticism
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Chicago airports introduce new resources for neurodivergent travelers
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has introduced new sensory maps, instructional videos, and other accessibility resources at O’Hare and Midway International Airports.
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In Memoriam: Cardiss Hortense Collins remembered on her birthday (September 24)
On September 24, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Cardiss Hortense Collins was born, destined to become a trailblazer in Chicago's political landscape.
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Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 27?
On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be in action.
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Fmr. Riverside Police Chief on ICE protest: Elected officials who fight law enforcement 'should be removed'
Thomas Weitzel, former chief of police for the Riverside Police Department, has said that politicians who participated in a confrontation at the ICE processing center in Broadview committed a criminal act.
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Chicago celebrates milestone with over 100 miles added to city bikeway network
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced the completion of a major safety project on Milwaukee Avenue, marking the installation of over 100 miles of new bikeways during Johnson’s administration.
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Cook County Sheriff's Office reports arrests for weapons violations and shares holiday greeting
The Cook County Sheriff's Office issued statements regarding two separate weapons-related arrests in Hazel Crest and Chicago via Twitter posts dated September 20 and September 23, 2025.
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Shriners Children's Chicago psychologist honored by national spinal cord injury association
Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Shriners Children's Chicago, has received a national leadership award from the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA).
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UI Health expands transplant access for sickle cell disease patients
For people with sickle cell disease (SCD), ongoing blood transfusions are a common part of managing their health.
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O’Hare sets new passenger record with over 8 million travelers in July
O’Hare International Airport reported its highest-ever monthly passenger volume in July 2025, according to data released by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago declines National Guard aid as crime rates remain a concern
Chicago’s decision to decline federal help in the form of National Guard deployment has sparked debate over public safety and political priorities.