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City approves over $6M for Chicago school improvement projects

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Improvement projects at two Chicago Public Schools facilities will be supported with more than $6 million in city assistance approved by the City Council today.

Selim Talbi receives elite formation coaching license from FFF

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer have announced that Selim Talbi, head coach of the Chicago Fire Academy U-16 team, is among the 22 coaches who have received their Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL).

Chicago launches transparency site for road to recovery plan

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Today, the City of Chicago unveiled a new transparency website for the Road to Recovery Plan.

Tax rebate program supports South Chicago quantum computing park

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A new property tax rebate program approved by the City Council will aid the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in South Chicago.

Lower West Side to receive new garden funded by Open Space Impact Fee

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A new garden and public space is set to be developed on the Lower West Side following the approval of a $455,000 Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) allocation by the City Council.

City Council approves tax incentive for Lake View redevelopment

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

HSG Belmont Clark LLC has been granted a Cook County Class C property tax incentive for its new commercial development in Lake View.

FOIA Request Sent to City of Chicago Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Chicago on October 30, 2024.

City Council approves new downtown sign regulations

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

New sign regulations have been approved by the City Council for three downtown shopping corridors, aimed at increasing advertising flexibility for local businesses.

West Town warehouse may receive $2.7M tax break for $10M upgrade

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A proposal for a property tax incentive aimed at revitalizing a West Town warehouse was presented to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago City Council approves new measures for community development

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

The Chicago City Council has announced the introduction and approval of several measures aimed at community and land development.

Uptown garden project receives city council approval for funding

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A new community garden is set to be established in Uptown, located along the 4800 block of North Ravenswood Avenue.

Mike Quigley's recent statements address Ukraine's conflict and U.S. domestic policies

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Congressman Mike Quigley addresses key international and domestic issues in recent tweets from late October 2024.

Chicago mayor presents FY 2025 budget with focus on investment and equity

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented Chicago's Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Art Institute unveils new gallery dedicated to Korean art

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

The Art Institute of Chicago is set to open a newly designed gallery dedicated to the arts of Korea on November 1, 2024.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 2?

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Chicago's City Civics Day returns with focus on community leadership

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

On November 9, Chicago will host the second annual City Civics Day, a free event aimed at promoting community engagement and public-private partnerships.

Chicago faces budget deficit as Mayor Johnson prepares to unveil 2025 proposal

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to present his 2025 budget proposal as the city embarks on negotiations to finalize the budget by the end of the year.

Chicago launches program supporting shared equity homeownership

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

The Chicago Department of Housing, in collaboration with the Chicago Community Loan Foundation and The Resurrection Project, has initiated the Shared Equity Investment Program.

Mike Quigley emphasizes need for ethics code for Supreme Court

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley highlights urgent need for Supreme Court ethics code and praises EPA's efforts to reduce lead exposure in recent tweets dated October 29, 2024.