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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Chicago passes ordinance protecting affordable housing near Jackson Park

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Desmon Yancy have led the passage of Ordinance SO2023-00040859, which introduces new housing affordability protections in Jackson Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

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Chicago passes ordinance expanding additional dwelling units citywide

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson have led the passage of Ordinance SO2024-0008918, which legalizes the construction of additional dwelling units (ADUs) throughout Chicago.

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Property tax break proposed for Austin’s Forty Acres Fresh Market

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

The Forty Acres Fresh Market in the Austin neighborhood is set to benefit from a Cook County Class 7(d) property tax incentive, following a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 5-11)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 5, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Chicago Fire FC draws Toronto FC; Zinckernagel sets new club records

By L. T. Fry | Oct 5, 2025

Chicago Fire FC played to a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, in the team's final home match of the regular season.

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TIF funding proposed for upgrades at Homan Square Community Center Park

By L. T. Fry | Oct 5, 2025

Homan Square Community Center Park in North Lawndale is set to receive $600,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support, following a proposal submitted to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago hosts hiring fair linking residents with jobs amid workforce development push

By L. T. Fry | Oct 4, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership hosted a hiring and resource fair on September 30 at Malcolm X College Conference Center.

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Chicago proposes sale of Bronzeville land for new mixed-use development

By L. T. Fry | Oct 4, 2025

A proposal to sell city-owned land in Bronzeville was introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office reports fugitive arrest and details traffic enforcement actions

By L. T. Fry | Oct 4, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office provided updates via Twitter in early October about recent law enforcement actions including a fugitive arrest and enhanced traffic enforcement operations.

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City of Chicago offers nearly 500 vacant properties for redevelopment

By L. T. Fry | Sep 30, 2025

A total of 486 city-owned properties will be made available for private purchase beginning October 1, according to an announcement by Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Ciere Boatright.

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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 announces lineup changes ahead of match against Columbus Crew

By L. T. Fry | Sep 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to face Columbus Crew at Soldier Field on Saturday, September 27, in an important Eastern Conference match.