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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Chicago Fire FC launches official team license plates for Illinois fans

By L. T. Fry | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced a new initiative in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State to offer official Chicago Fire FC license plates for fans.

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Annual fall bridge lifts scheduled along Chicago River starting October

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

The City of Chicago has announced that the annual fall bridge lifts along the main and south branches of the Chicago River will begin on Wednesday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m. The initiative allows sailboats and other recreational boats to move from...

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Small modular reactors considered as option for meeting Chicago's growing energy needs

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago is facing a significant increase in electricity demand, with current usage at around 30 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year and projections suggesting a rise of 10–40 percent by 2035.

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Mayor Johnson outlines Chicago's climate initiatives at New York conference

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended New York Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly as part of the C40 network, a coalition of cities working on environmental justice.

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Field Museum announces Africa Hall renovations with focus on culture and community input

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Renovations are underway at the Field Museum’s Africa Hall, with a reopening scheduled for 2028.

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Mayor Johnson announces expanded entrepreneur certificate program with City Colleges partnership

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new partnership between the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

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Chicago restaurant industry faces closures amid economic pressures and declining demand

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago’s restaurant industry is facing significant challenges that threaten its survival and the city’s economic health.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 28, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office details firearm recoveries and enforcement actions in September tweets

By L. T. Fry | Sep 26, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office published several updates on Twitter in late September detailing two separate firearm-related incidents—one during a traffic stop and another during an eviction—as well as sharing general updates on community...

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Chicago Fire FC prepares to host rival Columbus Crew amid playoff race

By L. T. Fry | Sep 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to face the Columbus Crew at Soldier Field on Saturday, September 27, in an important Eastern Conference match that coincides with Hispanic Heritage Night, presented by Meridian.

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Chicago Department of Transportation announces major rehabilitation of Lake Street Bridge

By L. T. Fry | Sep 25, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that it will begin rehabilitation work on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River starting October 6, 2025.

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Chicago airports introduce new resources for neurodivergent travelers

By L. T. Fry | Sep 24, 2025

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has introduced new sensory maps, instructional videos, and other accessibility resources at O’Hare and Midway International Airports.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office reports arrests for weapons violations and shares holiday greeting

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office issued statements regarding two separate weapons-related arrests in Hazel Crest and Chicago via Twitter posts dated September 20 and September 23, 2025.

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O’Hare sets new passenger record with over 8 million travelers in July

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

O’Hare International Airport reported its highest-ever monthly passenger volume in July 2025, according to data released by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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La Shawn Ford seeks congressional seat after endorsement from Danny Davis

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

La Shawn K. Ford, a state representative from Austin on Chicago’s West Side, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th district.

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Mayor Johnson announces plan to revitalize South Lawndale storefronts with new grant

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at revitalizing vacant storefronts in South Lawndale.

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Mayor Johnson welcomes residents at Thrive Englewood affordable housing opening

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a ceremony to welcome new residents at the Thrive Englewood housing development, marking the completion of 62 new homes in the neighborhood.

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Chicago Fire FC signs Dean, Gal and Mueller to new contracts

By L. T. Fry | Sep 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has signed new contracts with defender Jonathan Dean, goalkeeper Jeff Gal, and winger Chris Mueller, the club announced on September 22, 2025. “Our strategy is to establish a consistent core group of players throughout our squad,”...

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Chicago reaches $90 million settlement over wrongful convictions tied to ex-police sergeant

By L. T. Fry | Sep 20, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Corporation Counsel Mary B. Richardson-Lowry have announced a $90 million global settlement to resolve 176 lawsuits related to wrongful convictions tied to former Chicago Police Department Sgt.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office details recent arrests and ongoing investigations via Twitter

By L. T. Fry | Sep 19, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office published several updates between September 16-19, detailing charges for arson in Ford Heights, seeking information about suspects involved in a burglary near Northfield Township, and announcing the arrest of...