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With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 838 voters in Central SE City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 17 Precinct 21 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Kim Foxx gift-wraps another wrongful conviction settlement award – this time to two convicted of murdering a child

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 11, 2024

Last week, a Cook County judge granted brothers Sean Tyler and Reginald Henderson, convicted of the 1994 murder of a ten-year-old boy on the South Side

Former police union official warns of anti-cop hysteria after video of Dexter Reed shooting released

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 11, 2024

A former Chicago police union official cautioned against spinning the story of 26-year-old Dexter Reed, who was shot and killed by police during a March 21 traffic stop, into yet another anti-policy frenzy in the press and among city leaders.

How did Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 31 Precinct 12 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,072 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 31 Precinct 12 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 5 Precinct 4

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,106 voters in Central SE City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 5 Precinct 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Dexter Reed, felon killed after he shot at police, received $20,832 PPP loan for his ‘transportation’ business

Dexter Reed, the felon who shot at Chicago police and was killed by return fire, received a $20,832 federal "Paycheck Protection Program" loan in Feb. 2021, according to U.S. Small Business Administration data.

2024 Cicadas Emergence: A Rare Phenomenon Anticipated This Month

Two periodical cicada broods, which haven’t emerged simultaneously in more than 220 years, will rise from the ground as early as this month. This extraordinary event has sparked curiosity and anticipation among nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. The cicadas, known for their distinct buzzing sound and red eyes, are set to make a remarkable appearance after a prolonged period of underground hibernation.The anticipation surrounding the 2024 cicadas' emergence is palpable, with experts closely monitoring their activity. The simultaneous emergence of these two cicada...

Who voted in Central City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 12 Precinct 3 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 582 voters in Central City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 12 Precinct 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 19 Precinct 16

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 737 voters in Southern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 19 Precinct 16 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Eileen O’Neill Burke has work cut out just prosecuting robberies

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 10, 2024

Last Thursday morning, eight West Loop businesses were robbed at gunpoint between 5.30 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 38.3% more than teachers in Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park

The average school administrator’s salary in Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park was $77,235 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $55,834, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Southeastern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 7 Precinct 8 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 467 voters in Southeastern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 7 Precinct 8 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met March 13

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met Wednesday, March 13

Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met March 12

Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met Tuesday, March 12

Village of Rosemont Village Board met April 8

Village of Rosemont Village Board met Monday, April 8

Cook County Land Bank Authority - Land Transactions Committee will meet April 10