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Nine people arrested in Chicago mob violence: 'Reckless behavior seen downtown this weekend will not be tolerated'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

David O. Washington, 18, was arrested after a weekend of violent mob action in Chicago. He and an estimated 1,000 other teens flooded into parts of Chicago wreaking havoc. He was one of nine arrested.

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Curriculum Director of Chicago Ridge Schools, said So we're looking forward to it: 'We'll be developing with staff on Monday'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

Members of the Chicago Ridge school district talk about this coming summer and school year.

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Teenagers have been arrested in Chicago mob violence: 'Reckless behavior will not be tolerated'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

Contrell Lopez, 19, was one of nine teens arrested over the past weekend and charged with crimes related to mob violence that wracked the City of Chicago.

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Man arrested along with teens in Chicago mob violence: 'Reckless behavior will not be tolerated'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 20, 2023

Marvin Benites, 28, was one of an estimated 1,000 people who flooded into downtown Chicago last weekend.

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Chicago police officer's attorney: 'This case is a prime example of the tone deafness of our oversight'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 19, 2023

Chicago Interim Police Superintendent Eric Carter has recommended that Officer Eric Stillman be terminated for his role in the 2021 shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.

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Multiple arrestee Vincent Griffin arrested in Chicago mob violence

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 19, 2023

Vincent Griffin, 19, was one of nine teens arrested over the past weekend and charged with crimes related to mob violence that wracked the City of Chicago.

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Mayor-elect Johnson: ‘It is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 19, 2023

Brandon Johnson seeks to not blame perpetrators of mob violence that wreaked havoc on Chicago the past two weekends.

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Johnson: 'I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today' at Chicago State University strike

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 18, 2023

Brandon Johnson, mayor-elect of Chicago, joined the professors on strike at Chicago State University on April 10.

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Chicago mayor-elect: 'I want to make sure that law enforcement is at the table'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 18, 2023

Newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been outlining what he wants to see in a new police commissioner.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Democrats gathering in Chicago will be exposed to one of the most violent cities in the nation’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 18, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is warning Democrats that the City of Chicago has changed since the last time the Democratic National Convention was held in the city.

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Lopez on planed wilding event: ‘If I know, do you @chicagosmayor’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 18, 2023

Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez is warning the City of Chicago about the next “wilding” event being planned after last weekend’s events in which hundreds of teenagers flooded into parts of Chicago.

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Peters: ‘I would look at the behavior of young people as a political act and statement’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 18, 2023

State Sen. Robert J. Peters (D-Chicago) released a statement on the mob violence undertaken by a gang of over 100 youths in downtown Chicago last Friday.

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Proft on Pfleger: “And they say Chicago is a great place to do business”

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 15, 2023

Chicago radio host Dan Proft criticized calls for a “boycott” of Walmart following the company’s announced closure of four Chicago stores.

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Podgorski: "Bill has worked on many political campaigns and has been integral in organizing our club events for many years"

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 13, 2023

Forty-first Ward precinct captain William "Bill" Darling has been named Deputy GOP Committeeman.

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Chicago GOP Party's Cleveland on bill prohibiting marijuana odor as probable cause for vehicle search: 'This law is foolish'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 12, 2023

Chris Cleveland, GOP Party chairman of Chicago, is criticizing Illinois Democratic senators for passing a measure that would prohibit the smell of marijuana from being used as probable cause by police officers to search a vehicle or its passengers.

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Chicago Democrats opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency: 'Joe Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency declaration'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 11, 2023

Chicago’s congressional delegation all voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

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Former Lightfoot press secretary hired as communications director for Arizona governor

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 10, 2023

Christian Slater, the former press secretary for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) was announced today as the new Communications Director for Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D).

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Garrido: ‘Unfortunately we had a million voters stay home again and just threw their hands up in the air’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 7, 2023

Lt. John Garrido III expects as many as 1,500 Chicago Police officers – around 10% of the current force – to resign following the election of Brandon Johnson.

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Taft High School on former employee accused of stalking Chicago mayor: 'We will continue to follow our diligent safety protocols'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 6, 2023

A Chicago Public School employee has been charged with stalking Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot after showing up at her Logan Square home in an "aggressive and hostile manner."

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Illinois' Garcia mourns death of adopted daughter: 'We are completely heartbroken'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Apr 6, 2023

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL) announced the passing of his 28-year-old adopted daughter, an April 4 Chicago Sun-Times report said.