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Stephens: 'Thank you to all who stopped by our Winter Food & Accessory Drive'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 12, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) thanked those who donated food and winter items to his drive, which benefitted several local charitable organizations.

Dean Bruno: ‘They're just like passing around dildos, buttplugs. The kids are just playing with them’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 8, 2022

The Dean of Students at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago is under fire after tape was released of him discussing graphic details about introducing sex toys and how to properly penetrate another person with his students.

'Twitter Files' release recalls Hunter Biden emails on Lisa Madigan: ‘Have you reached out to any of our Chicago friends already?’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 8, 2022

Illinois' ties to Hunter Biden are being recalled now that Twitter has released its files behind the decision to hold a story containing accusations against Biden.

Kass: ‘What I'm hearing is crickets and even crickets in Chicago tell the story’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 5, 2022

John Kass ripped into WLS-AM and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for their silence on false claims by a district commander claiming crime is down by 40%.

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Stephens: ‘The House is expected to take up a number of measures including changes to the SAFE-T Act’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 4, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) said the General Assembly had an opportunity to discuss making changes to the criminal reform bill, the SAFE-T Act, during the fall veto session, which concluded on Dec. 1.

Kass goes after Chicago Police for claiming crime was down: ‘What'll I do? What I always do’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 2, 2022

Columnist John Kass is leaning in to his new gig as podcaster by vowing to go after Chicago Police Department Commander David Harris for saying crime was down when it is actually much higher.

Wallace: ‘The team at FTX Foundation had resigned. The entire team. We haven’t heard anything since’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 1, 2022

Richard Wallace, executive director of local non-profit Equity and Transformation (EAT) shares a recent experience with FTX.

Illinois Policy: ‘Propaganda attack on The Invest in Kids Act’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 30, 2022

Illinois Policy is warning about a teachers union group that is seeking to defund the Invest in Kids Act which allows some of the state’s students to utilize public funding for private schools.

Stephens: 'Democrats aren't expected to do anything to fix the dangerous provisions included in the SAFE-T Act'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 23, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens. R-Chicago, said this week that lawmakers are in Springfield for the fall veto session, but it's possible they won't make any changes to the SAFE-T Act despite widespread opposition.

Alvarez concedes: 'This is a wonderful experience; when you have the opportunity to talk with people and hear their concerns'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 22, 2022

Carlos Alvarez took to Facebook to concede his bid for the 22nd House District seat.

Lopez: ‘We must defeat Lori Lightfoot. Period.’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 21, 2022

15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez noted his commitment to beating Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in announcing he would not personally run against her.

Shanahan McGovern reflects on loss: 'I put my soul in this campaign to stand up for what is right'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 18, 2022

Though Shanahan McGovern lost the race to represent the 18th Senate District, she said her political ambitions are not be over.

Kemper: 'I am humbled and thankful for all the support we have been shown through this process'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 16, 2022

George Kemper is staying hopeful after conceding his House race in the 12th District.

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Kunz: ‘Alas, it's time to go back to my ‘boring’ retired life’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 11, 2022

State House District 32 Republican candidate Carl Kunz conceded to Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Chicago).

Bailey: 'My team and I had a great time working the Belmont train station platforms'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 8, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey greeted transit-goers at the Belmont train station in Chicago on the final day before Tuesday's election.

Schmidt: 'The Problem of Whiteness' class cancelled at University of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 7, 2022

The University of Chicago has cancelled a controversial class questioning “whiteness.”

Bailey: 'People shouldn’t fear for their lives when taking public transportation'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 7, 2022

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville), the Republican nominee for governor, said people should not have to be afraid of getting attacked on public transit after a man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train.

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Sharpie problems reported at polling places

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 3, 2020

Residents across the region are complaining that Sharpie markers are bleeding through their ballots.

What can CPS buy for $1 million? Teacher travel edition

By Chicago City Wire Report | Mar 7, 2017

Musical performer Chancelor Bennett, 23, popularly known as Chance the Rapper, is giving Chicago Public Schools $1 million.

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