Chicago City Wire

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Chicago residents paid most per muncipality in July

By T. R. Harrell | Sep 11, 2025

Chicago residents paid just over $88.1 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in July.

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights rescue effort and recent police activity

By T. R. Harrell | Sep 5, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several updates in early September detailing a dog rescue effort near Cook County Jail and two separate law enforcement responses involving firearms and an overdose case in Chicago-area neighborhoods.

Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker criticize Trump amid worsening crises in Chicago

By T. R. Harrell | Sep 3, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker have recently intensified their criticism of former President Donald Trump amid discussions about the potential deployment of the National Guard to Chicago in response to city violence.

Chicago residents paid most in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

By T. R. Harrell | Aug 11, 2025

Chicago residents paid approximately $86.4 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in June.

Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By T. R. Harrell | Jul 11, 2025

Chicago residents paid just over $81.1 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in May.