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Mayor Johnson proposes housing project in North Lawndale

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Eight multi-unit buildings are planned for construction in North Lawndale following a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council.

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Grant proposal seeks $1.2M for Pullman's Greenstone Church renovations

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Exterior improvements to the Greenstone United Methodist Church in Pullman may soon be underway.

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City Council approves land sales for North Lawndale housing projects

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Seventeen multi-unit residential buildings are set to be built in North Lawndale following the City Council's approval of the sale of 16 city-owned lots and additional financial backing.

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Black Ensemble Theater seeks city support for $5M expansion

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Black Ensemble Theater plans to expand its Uptown performance complex with the addition of a 150-seat studio theater and a rehearsal room.

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Police board president addresses ongoing police disciplinary arbitration case

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

President Kyle Cooper addressed the arbitration of police disciplinary cases during the June 18 Police Board public meeting.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025.

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City approves land sale for East Garfield Park community plaza

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A new community plaza is set to be developed in East Garfield Park after the City Council approved the sale of a quarter-acre of city land.

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Home prices in Cook County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.9%.

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There were 43,526 Asian students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In Cook County schools, 43,526 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Boyd Healthcare offers free school and sports physicals in late June

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Boyd Healthcare is providing free school and sports physicals from June 30 to July 3 at its Rural Health Clinic locations.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on service dogs, festivals, and inmate mail

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently celebrated their canine units' birthdays while also contributing to community safety at a major cultural festival.

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Chicago advises preparation for upcoming extreme heat

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for extreme heat expected this weekend and early next week.

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Chicago faces unrest amid clashes over federal immigration enforcement

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Chicago is currently experiencing significant unrest as local leaders and residents clash over federal immigration enforcement.

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Chicago Hounds to face New England Free Jacks in 2025 Eastern Conference Final

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Two top teams in Major League Rugby are set to compete in the 2025 Eastern Conference Final.

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Art Institute exhibits contemporary drawings from Stenn Family Collection

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago will present an exhibition titled "Contemporary Drawings from the Stenn Family Collection" from June 28 to September 15, 2025.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Chicago City Wire publication area in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 97.2% of H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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League of American Workers founder: 'Chicago Public Schools system exists to benefit administrators'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said on X that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) prioritize administrators and the teachers union over students and families amid declining enrollment numbers.

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Major US cities challenge DHS over frozen counterterrorism funds

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Chicago, alongside Boston, Denver, San Francisco, and Seattle, has filed an amended complaint against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Chicago Fire FC reveals plans for new $650M privately funded stadium

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has unveiled renderings and details of a new $650 million soccer-specific stadium in downtown Chicago.

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Advocates push for federal consent decree amid Chicago Public Schools crisis

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

The call for a federal consent decree to address issues within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is gaining momentum.