As President Donald Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, local leaders, residents, and experts have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the city needs federal investment rather than military intervention.
Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red of Illinois, said that American families are struggling while resources are diverted to illegal immigrants.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have recently faced criticism over their handling of crime in Chicago, with public attention focused on the city’s high homicide rate.
Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said U.S. schools are failing to produce adequately prepared young adults despite significant per-pupil spending.
The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson loathes the Chicago Police, alleging that the mayor holds disdain toward the department.
Communities nationwide are observing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, focusing on efforts to reduce stigma and promote mental health support.
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Chicago Fire FC player Dylan Borso has been called up to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team for a domestic training camp scheduled from September 1 to 9 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Patients, families, and staff from Shriners Children’s gathered in Hurst, Texas for Higgy Con, which is recognized as the world’s largest meeting of scoliosis patients.