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La Spata: ‘Capitalism’ to blame for Chicago illegal alien surge, from communist Venezuela

By Staff reports | Nov 2, 2023

Amid the increasing migration of Venezuelans to the United States, Chicago City Council member La Spata has attributed the surge of illegal aliens to the pitfalls of capitalism.

Chicago Contrarian on Tabares ‘Johnsonville’ tent city petition: ’This is leadership'

By Staff reports | Oct 31, 2023

The Chicago Contrarian is congratulating 23rd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares for rejecting a “Johnsonville” tent city meant for her ward that would house illegal immigrants.

Petition launched as 23rd Ward Alderman Tabares voices concerns over illegal immigrant shelter plans

By Staff reports | Oct 31, 2023

Alderman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward has vehemently opposed the establishment of a temporary migrant shelter in her district, voicing apprehensions regarding population density, school overcrowding, and the stretched resources of public safety.

Caravan protest in Chicago blocks traffic amid Palestinian-Israeli conflict demonstrations

By Staff reports | Oct 30, 2023

Over the weekend, a significant protest over the Palestinian-Israeli conflict led to a caravan of cars blocking traffic, causing disruptions on the Gold Coast in Chicago.

St. Rita's Pat O'Connor playing in Super Bowl

By Staff reports | Feb 7, 2021

Pat O'Connor, a graduate of St. Rita's High School in Chicago, will be a familiar face on the field at today's Super Bowl game today in Tampa.

Chicago and other Democrat-controlled cities see high rates of small business closures from Covid regulations

By Staff reports | Oct 28, 2020

Chicago has seen the permanent closure of 3,200 small businesses and the temporary closure of another 1,800 total since the pandemic first began.

Vandals damage Black Hawk statue in support of ‘Zhigaagoong’

By Staff reports | Oct 15, 2020

A statue of a Native American chief in front of the United Center was recently defaced in a move aimed at restoring land on Chicago’s South Side to indigenous people.

Lighfoot caught in lie: Census Cowboy 'not a paid position'

By Staff reports | Oct 14, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in a bind after a statement regarding whether a man was paid to dress as a “Census Cowboy” and sent to parts of Chicago to advocate for city residents to take the 2020 Census.

CPS teachers: four hour days are ‘inhumane’

By Staff reports | Sep 28, 2020

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for Chicago Public Schools to slash virtual work days in half citing "stress" over too much screen time.

Will canceling high school football kill Ruiz’s political career?

By Staff reports | Sep 16, 2020

Deputy Governor of Illinois for Education Jesse Ruiz is facing harsh criticism in the face of the football season being indefinitely on hold.

From South Cook News

Voter record of congressional candidate Marie Newman questioned

By Staff reports | 4 years ago

While Marie Newman was able to overcome the odds in upsetting an incumbent in a primary, she may struggle in navigating through questions about her voter registartion record.

CPS silent on Chicago teacher Billy Jackson who said all police “deserve to be DEAD”

By Staff reports | Aug 28, 2020

Chicago Public Schools has not responded to requests for comment from Chicago City Wire regarding comments made by Chicago art teacher Billy Jackson.

Chicago teacher Billy Jackson: “All Police Deserve to be DEAD”

By Staff reports | Aug 27, 2020

Chicago Public Schools teacher Billy Jackson openly called for the death of all police in a recent social media post.

No word from DePaul on honor student's arrest for 'mob action, battery'

By Staff reports | Aug 23, 2020

A Lakeview area teen enrolled at DePaul University has been charged for “battery against a peace officer and misdemeanor mob action” for her actions during a violent protest in Grant Park on Aug. 15.

Roseland Hospital phlebotomist: 30% of those tested have coronavirus antibody

By Staff reports | Apr 9, 2020

A phlebotomist working at Roseland Community Hospital said Thursday that 30% to 50% of patients tested for the coronavirus have antibodies while only around 10% to 20% of those tested have the active virus.