Chicago City Wire

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in the Chicago City Wire publication area submitted 116 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 4-10)

This week in City of Chicago history.

Test expectations: How many Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.2% of Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Owner Michelle Wainwright builds community through Cute as a Cupcake bakery

Since its inception in 2015, Cute as a Cupcake has been a bakery focused on more than just sweets.

Chicago Public School District 299: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.7% of Chicago Public School District 299 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

School event this week in City of Chicago: May 4-10

The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

Village of Brighton Public Works Committee met April 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 3, 2025

Village of Brighton Public Works Committee met 7 p.m. Monday, April 28

City of Winchester Pool Board will meet May 5

City of Winchester Pool Board will meet Monday, May 5

Village of Rosemont Board of Public Safety Commissioners met April 28

Village of Rosemont Board of Public Safety Commissioners met Monday, April 28

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met April 28

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 28

City of Waukegan City Council met April 7

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, April 7

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met Wednesday, April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation met April 8

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation met Tuesday, April 8

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met Wednesday, April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Environment and Sustainability Committee met April 8

Cook County Board of Commissioners Environment and Sustainability Committee met Tuesday, April 8

Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met April 8

Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met Tuesday, April 8

Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC match ends in a goalless draw

Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC ended their match with no goals as they faced off in a spirited 0-0 draw at Soldier Field.

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met April 8

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, April 8

City of Wheaton City Council met April 7