Chicago City Wire Reports Stories

Chicago Contrarian publishes Paul Vallas’s challenge to CTU’s stance on CPS students

By M. S. Beard | Sep 15, 2025

Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it shared commentary from Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO, arguing the Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) actions contradict its said commitment to protecting and educating CPS students.

City announces global lineup for World Music Festival Chicago in fall 2025

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Chicago has announced the lineup for the 2025 World Music Festival Chicago, scheduled to run from September 26 through October 5.

Chicago Contrarian: ‘The Sun-Times is now a weapon targeting ICE agents’

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 15, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that the Sun-Times is publishing a mapping system using public photos to track ICE agents in Chicago.

ICE arrests suspected MS-13 gang member with homicide warrant in Chicago

By J. L. Weber | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on X that a suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for homicide was arrested in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.

Governor candidate Dabrowski: I will 'provide tax relief to businesses and families'

By M. J. Stevenson | Sep 15, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate and former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the executive authority of the governor's office during his campaign rollout.

City of Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will meet September 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 17

Government event this week in City of Chicago: Sept. 14-20

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 15, 2025

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

City of Waukegan City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, Sept. 11

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Thursday, Sept. 11

City of Wheaton City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

Government-backed nonprofit Holy Cross Hospital profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 14, 2025

Holy Cross Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $2,011,160 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 14-20)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 14, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

Inside Lincoln Park Conservancy Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 14, 2025

Lincoln Park Conservancy Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Refugee One

By T. T. Collins | Sep 14, 2025

Refugee One was approved to receive two grants totaling $450,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Cook County Sheriff's Office reports felony charges for drugs and weapons in recent arrests

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 14, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office announced several arrests between September 12-14, 2025, involving felony charges for drug trafficking and weapons violations in Chicago neighborhoods including Portage Park and South Loop.

Week ending Sept. 6: Cook County home sales

By A. S. Tackett | Sep 13, 2025

There were 583 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 13, 2025

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $447,000 in FY2024 for partnership for safe and peaceful communities Partnering 4 Peace (Cp4P) Readi Program Chicago Cred Flip (Flatlining Violence Inspires Peace), according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).