Chicago City Wire

'There are no consequences': 9 juveniles among those shot in Chicago's weekend violence

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 26, 2022

Dozens of people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, prompting Bob Fioretti, the Republican candidate for Cook County Board President, to criticize current Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County State's Attorney Foxx for not speaking out about the city’s violence problem.

Chicago health officials: 'Expect Narcan at your Chicago library soon!'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 24, 2022

Patrons soon will be able to check out more than books and videos from some branches of the Chicago Public Libraries system.

Educator tells parents to stand up to Illinois Catholic school system regarding 'lack of conformity' on mask mandates

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 8, 2022

As the question about mask mandates in schools continues, an educator in Chicago is urging parents to make their voices heard in the Illinois Catholic school system, saying that upholding mask requirements is in violation of the law.

Chicago parents cite 'statutory rights' in judge's ruling on masks and how schools handle it

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 7, 2022

An Illinois Circuit Court ruling is giving parents hope that mask mandates in schools might not be around much longer, but with an appeal likely, some schools are still abiding by the governor's order.