Chicago City Wire

Scott: Common App removes ‘unnecessary barrier’ to college journey

By Tamara Browning | Apr 6, 2021

The president of Chicago State University is hailing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's March 19 statement that all 12 of Illinois' public universities will use the same online application system known as Common App.

Mount Carmel’s Phil Segroves says school looks to 'making a decision that’s best for all of our student athletes ' and start season despite Pritzker’s delays

By Tamara Browning | Nov 13, 2020

The head Boys’ Basketball coach at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago looks forward to the first game on Friday, Dec. 4, as the school possibly moves forward in light of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) board of directors’ announcement. IHSA board of directors initially opposed to Pritzker’s Oct. 27 announcement of the high school basketball season would be delayed because of increased coronavirus cases in the state.

Chicago retailers’ payment of Checkout Bag Tax deferred to April 30 due to COVID-19

By Tamara Browning | Apr 14, 2020

The city of Chicago has deferred a tax payment for retailers on the sale or use of checkout bags for February and March payments to April 30 and no interest or late penalties will be assessed if paid on or before that date.

Chicago Ward alderman proposes elected officials generate nearly $375K from salary forfeitures in COVID-19 fight

By Tamara Browning | Apr 8, 2020

A Chicago Ward 15 alderman whose annual salary is $122,304 has called for Chicago aldermen, the mayor, city treasurer and city clerk to forfeit their salaries for 15 days because of COVID-19.

Lightfoot suspends ticketing, towing and debt collection through April 30

By Tamara Browning | Mar 30, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced March 18 actions that will temporarily provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic for residents who are cited for nonsafety violations.