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Saturday, July 19, 2025

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Man exonerated in 1994 double murder receives $17 million city settlement

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

​​The Chicago City Council has approved $35.2 million in police-related legal settlements, including $17 million for Roberto Almodovar, who was convicted of a 1994 double homicide and later exonerated after more than two decades in prison.

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Chicago oversight commission seeks to limit police traffic stops

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

A civilian oversight commission is proposing to restrict when Chicago police officers can conduct traffic stops, potentially ending enforcement of several minor vehicle code violations.

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7,710 Black individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 18, 2025

Black arrests made up 62.6% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Bronzeville Academy Charter School students suspended 75 times just in 2023-24 school year

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 18, 2025

There were 75 incidents of students being suspended just in Bronzeville Academy Charter School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights summer camp and community outreach initiatives

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 18, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on its summer camp kickoff, participation at Maine Township SummerFest in Des Plaines, and ongoing "Stop the Bleed" training sessions via Twitter between July 17-18, 2025.

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Boyd Memorial Hospital partners with ImpactLife for August blood drive

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 18, 2025

Boyd Memorial Hospital is set to host a blood drive in collaboration with ImpactLife.

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Chicago Fire FC to play CF Montréal after draw with Atlanta United

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 18, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to face CF Montréal on Saturday, July 19, following a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United FC.

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Brighter Connections hosts lunch event on July 29 at Boyd Memorial Hospital

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 18, 2025

We’re excited to invite you to a Brighter Connections Lunch & Learn on July 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the Reisch Dining Room at Boyd Memorial Hospital (800 School St, Carrollton, IL).

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Victims advocate on bill allowing illegal immigrants to work as driver instructors: ‘It’s even beyond nonsense’

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 17, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker is reportedly considering legislation that would allow illegal immigrants with temporary driver’s licenses to work as certified driving instructors in Illinois, a proposal critics say could violate federal law.

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Betty Shabazz International Charter School Report: Suspensions in Betty Shabazz International Charter School totaled 122 just in 2023-24 school year

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 17, 2025

There were 122 incidents of students being suspended just in Betty Shabazz International Charter School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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In memoriam of George M. O'Brien's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the Republican Congressman (July 17)

By H. D. Cruz | Jul 17, 2025

On July 17, 1986, George Miller O'Brien passed away in Chicago, IL, marking the end of a life dedicated to public service and community advocacy.

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Former chief Weitzel discusses impact of proactive policing on Chicago mass shootings

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 17, 2025

Over the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, Chicago experienced significant violence with multiple mass shootings and stabbings.

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Chicago releases annual report on homelessness for 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 17, 2025

The City of Chicago has released its 2025 Annual Homelessness Report, fulfilling the requirements of ordinance O2023-1011.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights summer outreach events and recruitment efforts

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 17, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office used social media from July 15-17, 2025, to share updates about community engagement events in Glenbrook Countryside and Mt.

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Chicago conducts annual PIT count to assess homelessness

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 17, 2025

The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is an annual evaluation of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness at a specific point in time.

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Philip Zinckernagel named to MLS Team of the Matchday bench

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 17, 2025

Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday bench for Matchday 25.

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City of Chicago hires Motley Rice on contingency fee contract to sue Glock, FOIA records show

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Jul 16, 2025

The City of Chicago has retained the national plaintiffs’ law firm Motley Rice LLC on a contingency-fee basis to assist with litigation against Glock, Inc., according to documents obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by Chicago City Wire.

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ACE Amandla Charter School students suspended 194 times during 2023-24 school year

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 16, 2025

There were 194 incidents of students being suspended just in ACE Amandla Charter School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Rush University appoints four faculty members to endowed positions

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Rush University recently honored four faculty members with appointments to endowed positions during a ceremony on June 26.

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Chicago Fire FC draws with Atlanta United FC

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC ended their match in a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.