Chicago City Wire Reports Stories

Chicago sees over ten million shared bike and scooter trips in record-breaking year

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has reported a record number of over 10 million trips taken on shared bikes and e-scooters in 2024.

Chicago Hounds reveal preseason games ahead of MLR season

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

The Chicago Hounds have released their 2025 preseason schedule as they prepare for the upcoming Major League Rugby season.

Chicago Fire FC strengthens technical staff ahead of 2025 MLS season

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced significant additions to its technical staff for the upcoming 2025 MLS season.

Chicago reopens Roseland clinic as health hub; expands crisis response

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials celebrated the reopening of the Roseland Mental Health Clinic in Chicago, now known as the Roseland Health Hub.

Brad Stephens begins third term in Illinois House representing 20th District

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Brad Stephens, a Republican from Rosemont, has been sworn in for his third full term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11.

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Report: Scrapping of gang database could be behind drop in reports of gang violence

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 7, 2025

The loss of a gang database administered by the Chicago Police Department could at least partially explain lower gang violence figures.

Chicago Fire announces preseason schedule ahead of MLS regular season

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has released its preseason schedule in preparation for the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Mayor Johnson supports Illinois' legislative efforts on hemp regulation

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has expressed his support for the Illinois General Assembly's efforts to regulate hemp, delta-8, and synthetic intoxicants.

Boyd Healthcare Foundation hosts music event featuring Butchwax & The Hollywoods

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

The Boyd Healthcare Foundation is organizing a music event featuring the band Butchwax & The Hollywoods.

City of Chicago announces virtual board meeting on January 13

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

The City of Chicago has announced the details for its upcoming open session board meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Cook County Sheriff's Police Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Cook County Sheriff's Police on January 7, 2025.

Chicago Sky players excel overseas during offseason

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

Eight players from the Chicago Sky are actively engaged in domestic or international competitions during the offseason.

Shriners Children's receives multiple Press Ganey awards for excellence in patient care

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

Shriners Children's has been recognized with 12 Human Experience Awards by Press Ganey for 2024, acknowledging its achievements in patient satisfaction and clinical quality across seven locations.

Chicago Hounds promote academy duo to senior Major League Rugby squad

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Hounds have announced the inclusion of two academy players into their senior Major League Rugby squad for the 2025 season.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 10?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 7, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 10.

Mayor and chief say murders are down; others are skeptical

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 6, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling recently presented a hopeful message that murders in 2024 were down from a year ago, with Johnson saying that a “whole of government approach” contributed to the reduction.