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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Chicago faces debate over school funding as leaders weigh borrowing versus using surplus

By L. T. Fry | Sep 9, 2025

When Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable established his trading post along the Chicago River, he operated without concerns about pension liabilities or unfunded obligations.

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Chicago Contrarian: Violence interrupters are a complete fraud

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian has publicly criticized community violence intervention programs, labeling them as "fraudulent, ineffective, and counterproductive."

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Illinois Policy Institute economic director: Thousands have been told their pension is guaranteed, ‘that very well might not be the case’

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, expressed concerns about Illinois' pension system on the Prairie State Wire Podcast.

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Chicago records lowest summer homicide total since mid-1960s

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago recorded its safest summer in decades, with the lowest number of homicides for June, July, and August since 1965, according to data from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) as reported by WBEZ.

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Chicago Fire FC moves up after close win over New England Revolution

By L. T. Fry | Sep 7, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 3-2 win over the New England Revolution at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night, moving into ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 42 points.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 7-13)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 7, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Study links rodent thumbnail evolution to global ecological success

By L. T. Fry | Sep 2, 2025

Scientists have long observed that some rodents, such as squirrels, have thumbnails instead of claws on their thumbs.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 31, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 24-30)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 24, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 17-23)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 17, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 10-16)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 10, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 3-9)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 3, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 20-26)

By L. T. Fry | Jul 21, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (July 13-19)

By L. T. Fry | Jul 13, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 6-12)

By L. T. Fry | Jul 6, 2025

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