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In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week from April 14-20, 2024, public safety telecommunicators are being honored for their commitment and dedication. The week serves as a time to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of these essential workers who play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of communities across the nation."National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication," stated the organizers of the week.Public safety telecommunicators are the unsung heroes who work...

City Of Chicago Partners with Chicago White Sox for Earth Month Tree Planting Initiative

Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed the city's commitment to investing in neglected communities, stating, "The tens of thousands of trees that we are planting on the South and West Sides are making our neighborhoods healthier, more climate-resilient, and even more beautiful than they already are."Christine O'Reilly, White Sox vice president of community relations, highlighted the organization's dedication to improving Chicago, stating, "Green space is vital to health and wellness, and we are proud to lend our voice to such an important project and help promote environmental...

Mayor Brandon Johnson Meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his delegation to the City of Chicago today. Their meeting at City Hall, alongside Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker, focused on Chicago’s Ukrainian community, one of the largest in the United States.During the meeting, Mayor Johnson emphasized the city's unwavering support for Ukraine, particularly noting the tens of thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have found refuge in Chicago since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Mayor Johnson stated,...

City Of Chicago Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Reconnect West Side Communities

The City of Chicago has been awarded $2 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program to help mitigate the negative effects of highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity, mobility, access, and economic development. This funding will support the City in engaging the community and planning infrastructure improvements to promote traffic safety and enhance accessibility on Chicago’s West Side, particularly addressing the adverse impacts of the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) on...

City Of Chicago Selected To Participate in CityStart Initiative Focused On Equitable Wealth-Building Strategies

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the City of Chicago has been chosen to participate in the CityStart initiative with a focus on racial wealth equity. The initiative aims to develop strategies to help families and communities achieve financial stability. Mayor Johnson expressed his commitment to creating a thriving Chicago where all residents have access to the resources they need to thrive, stating, "My administration looks forward to participating in the CityStart Initiative and developing actionable, data-driven, and community-informed strategies to advance and launch...

CDOT Announces Start of Spring Bridge Lifts Along the Chicago River Saturday April 20

CDOT Announces Start of Spring Bridge Lifts Along the Chicago River Saturday April 20The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has revealed that the spring bridge lifts will commence on Saturday, April 20, with the raising of 27 bridges from South Ashland Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.According to CDOT, "Each year, in the spring and fall, CDOT raises the movable bridges along the Main and South Branches of the Chicago River on a twice-weekly schedule on Saturdays and Wednesdays to accommodate recreational boats traveling to and from their storage yards."...

"A Voice of the Voiceless:" Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt, 34, chronicled in 40-page memoir

By LGIS News Service | Apr 15, 2024

The life of 34 year-old Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt has been chronicled in a new 40 page biography, published on Amazon.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 36 Precinct 11

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 597 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 36 Precinct 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 31 Precinct 22 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 357 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 31 Precinct 22 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Settlement reached in Marquette Park Four, the first of Kim Foxx’s numerous exoneration cases

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 15, 2024

A settlement has been reached in the wrongful conviction cases of the so-called Marquette Park Four, convicted of a 1995 double murder at a car dealership on the Southwest Side.

Chicagoans on the hook for far-reaching Chicago Teachers Union demands

CHICAGO (April 15, 2024) – The current Chicago Teachers Union contract is set to expire on June 30, 2024, and as details of the union's demands emerge, Chicagoans are bracing themselves for what could be a significant departure from traditional negotiations.Analysis from the Illinois Policy Institute has revealed that the Chicago Teachers Union's demands extend far beyond the usual scope of government union contracts, delving into areas such as housing, the environment, and healthcare, in addition to seeking substantial pay raises.Among the most contentious demands is...

Top Civilian Chicago Police Investigator received $21K PPP loan for alleged babysitting business

A top administrator and investigator at Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) received a federal "PPP" loan of $21,106 for an alleged babysitting business while she was a full-time employee of the agency.

‘Death to America!’ Chicago Teamsters Local 786 hosts pro-Iran activist rally

A leading Chicago labor union hosted a pro-Iran rally featuring activist calls for "Death to America."

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central N City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 32 Precinct 16

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 715 voters in Central N City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 32 Precinct 16 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Who voted in Central City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 12 Precinct 13 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 544 voters in Central City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 12 Precinct 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

University of Chicago Medical Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

University of Chicago Medical Center is ranked 16th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

How did Northern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 48 Precinct 27 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,097 voters in Northern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 48 Precinct 27 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central N City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 1 Precinct 6

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,060 voters in Central N City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 1 Precinct 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Statement on Back of the Yards Shooting

CHICAGO – Today, we mourn the loss of an 8-year-old girl whose life was tragically taken from her by gang violence, said Mayor Brandon Johnson. He described the incident as "heinous and cowardly" and emphasized that such violence has no place in their communities."We are all allowed to be outraged today – a warm, spring day that I am sure this child would have been enjoying with family," Mayor Johnson expressed, highlighting the tragic loss and the impact on the community. He added, "I am praying for her loved ones and her community as they experience the unimaginable...

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?