Chicago City Wire

Marilyn Morales running for 45th Ward alderman against embattled Arena

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Aug 4, 2018

Marilyn Morales has joined the race for Chicago’s 45th Ward alderman seat, currently held by John Arena who is seeking re-election.

Arena files complaints against government workers over comments about housing project on social media

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 17, 2018

Alderman John Arena’s office recently filed complaints with oversight agencies about social media comments by police officers and dozens of government workers who oppose a mixed-income housing project.

Rauner ad about Pritzker's toilet-removal tax breaks mentioned on Meet The Press

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 17, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign ad revolving around his Democratic challenger JB Pritzker’s toilet-removal tax break scam was featured on a recent edition of Meet The Press Daily.

Discovery Partners Institute to bring innovation to Chicago

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 28, 2018

State funds have been secured to spur the development of the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), which is expected to place Illinois at the global forefront of innovation.

Rauner ad calls Pritzker 'Chicago’s Porcelain Prince of Tax Avoidance'

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 24, 2018

A new ad from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign is calling out Democratic gubernatorial nominee J.B. Pritzker on his plan to raise taxes.

From Rock Island Today

Minority entrepreneurship program applications now being accepted

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | 6 years ago

Minority entrepreneurs will have the chance to strengthen the state’s start-up and small business community by applying for the 2018 Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) program.

Project Six demanding answers about city clerk employee termination

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 19, 2018

Project Six is demanding an explanation from the City of Chicago regarding the termination of a senior-level employee in the City Clerk’s Office.

Fox News: Mayor Emanuel plans to stay in power using CityKey program

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 3, 2018

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to keep himself in power involves creating new voters through the CityKey program, according to a Fox News political commentator.

City Club of Chicago puts Illinois' out-migration on menu

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 1, 2018

The City Club of Chicago will host a discussion on the exodus from Illinois on Tuesday, March 6.

Empower Illinois concerned proposed bill will jeopardize private scholarships

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 19, 2018

Empower Illinois Executive Director Myles Mendoza supports legislation to fully fund public schools but not if it will disadvantage those considering private schools.

Arena faces criticism over Facebook post

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 16, 2018

45th Ward Alderman John Arena is facing criticism for a Facebook post about a police commander who died and allowing controversial comments to flood his page.

Police officers' lawyers urge Arena staff to retract allegations of racial remarks

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 13, 2018

Lawyers representing Chicago Police Department members accused of being racist for opposing a building project say the accusations are false and are a constitutional rights violation.

Complaints by Arena staff violate police officers' rights, police group says

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 7, 2018

The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) believes complaints made by 45th Ward Alderman John Arena staff against Chicago Police Department members who are opposing a building project violate the civil rights of the members.

West Point boxing team to host free events in Chicago

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Sep 3, 2016

The West Point boxing team will hold a clinic and exhibition in Chicago on Sept. 24, with a goal of inspiring inner city youth through showcasing good sportsmanship and raising awareness of the opportunities offered by the army and West Point.