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Chicago Fire FC II has announced the loan of defender Diego Konincks to Valour F.C. for the rest of the 2025 season.

Chicago officials mark start of new concourse D at o’hare international airport

The City of Chicago, along with Mayor Brandon Johnson, has announced the groundbreaking for the new Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.

Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper David Molenda earns MLS NEXT Rising Star honor

Chicago Fire FC II goalkeeper David Molenda has been named MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchweek 23, following his performance in a 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union II on July 15.

O'Hare launches $1.3B Concourse D expansion under mayor Johnson's administration

Chicago officials have started construction on the New Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport, a $1.3 billion project marking the first major step in the airport’s terminal expansion.

Art Institute’s Caillebotte exhibit draws criticism over focus on privilege and identity

The Art Institute of Chicago is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to Gustave Caillebotte, a French Impressionist painter known for his technical skill and significant support of his contemporaries.

Pritzker rejects Chicago Teachers Union’s demand for more school funding

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 25, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has decided not to provide a financial bailout for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) despite increasing demands from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).

44 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry across Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 25, 2025

Of the 46 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 44 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Report: Mayor Johnson has been hospitalized 40 times for panic attacks, hospitals admit him in secret

The Second City Cop blog has reported that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has allegedly been hospitalized numerous times this year due to panic attacks.

President of League of American Workers: 'Black Americans during the Obama presidency lost 30% of their net worth'

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that household wealth, particularly for Black Americans, significantly declined during Barack Obama's presidency.

New Illinois chairman: 'You do not have meaningful representative government' in Illinois

G.H. Merritt, Chairman of New Illinois, said that the state's political system deprives residents outside Cook County of equal representation, raising constitutional concerns.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to hold lowest job approval among major city leaders

Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, continues to have the lowest job approval rating among mayors in major U.S. cities despite an increase in his popularity since taking office.

Chicago Fire FC acquires international roster slot from Toronto FC

Chicago Fire FC has obtained a 2025 international roster slot from Toronto FC.

Chicago Fire FC signs Serbian defender Viktor Radojević through 2028

Chicago Fire FC has announced the acquisition of Serbian defender Viktor Radojević from FK TSC, a club in the Serbian SuperLiga.

Cook County Sheriff’s Office details recent arrests and collaborative policing initiatives

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has announced multiple recent law enforcement actions via Twitter posts made between August 19 and August 22, 2025.

Chicago Fire FC faces Philadelphia Union amid five-game unbeaten streak

Chicago Fire FC will travel to Chester, Pennsylvania, to face Philadelphia Union on Saturday, August 23.

Chicago Board of Ethics enacts amended rules and regulations effective August 22, 2025

The Chicago Board of Ethics has announced that its amended Rules and Regulations are now in effect as of August 22, 2025.

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President of Northside Republicans: 'End the quiet outsourcing of our public education system'

Brian Kasal, President of Northside Republicans, expressed support for stricter Chinese visa requirements, stating they would help refocus the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) on serving Illinois students rather than advancing...

Founder of League of American Workers marks video anniversary: DNC in Chicago had a ‘heavily guarded border’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that his team’s video comparing security at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to U.S. border enforcement remains one of their best productions.

Chicago prepares for busy festival weekend with increased safety measures

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is urging residents and visitors in Chicago to remain vigilant as several major events are scheduled across the city this weekend.

Chicago faces growing calls for organized bankruptcy amid escalating pension crisis