Chicago City Wire

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met September 24

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 3, 2019

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Politics

Chicago resident among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

A Chicago resident was among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

Politics

Chicago resident among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

A Chicago resident was among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 16: Collins secures funding for new Metra station, construction set to begin

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Metra representatives broke ground on a new train station at 79th Street and South Lowe Avenue this Monday morning after State Senator Jacqueline Collins successfully secured state funding for the facility.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1: Job Fair

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Assistant Majority Leader Tony Muñoz (D-Chicago) is hosting a job fair on October 23 at the McKinley Park field house.

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24.

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 24.

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission will meet October 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2.

City of Wheaton City Council met September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 23.

Real Estate

Recent Portage Park home sales, September 22-28, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of September 22-28, 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

FBI and IRS raid three villages in Sen. Sandoval's 11th District

By Zeta Cross | 17 days ago

Within three days after FBI and IRS agents raided the home and offices of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) , agents made early morning raids on three southwest villages in Sandoval’s district.

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met August 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 7.

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met August 27

By Michael Abella | Oct 1, 2019

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Local Government

Former political reporter Thomas finds Lightfoot's approach to Chicago's fiscal crisis 'disingenuous'

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

There is no doubt that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing difficult challenges when it comes to the $800 million budget deficit the city is facing, but one longtime observer of city politics said that is just part of the job she was elected to do when she took office five months ago.

Politics

Raising property taxes not the answer for Chicago's debt, former aldermanic candidate says

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

When he ran for Chicago alderman in the last election, David Krupa said he wanted to make sure the city council was more than just a rubber stamp for the mayor.

Local Government

Chicago bankruptcy most likely the city's 'destiny,' author says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Author and journalist Nathan Bomey easily sees bankruptcy in the city of Chicago’s future.

Politics

Chicago GOP leader says bankruptcy may be city's best solution for massive debt

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

Just five months into her term, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is already facing the prospect of finding a solution for a massive budget deficit.

Community

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60660 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60660 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chicago City Wire.

Community

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60661 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60661 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chicago City Wire.

Community

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60660 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60660 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chicago City Wire.