With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 520 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 26 Precinct 22 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,489 voters in Central NE City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 43 Precinct 18 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 982 voters in Central E City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 3 Precinct 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The City of Chicago Public Health Department says it has identified 61 "confirmed cases" of measles brought to Chicago by illegal aliens, now living in shelters across the city.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,253 voters in Central E City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 3 Precinct 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 938 voters in Northern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 50 Precinct 15 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,261 voters in Northern City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 33 Precinct 14 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week from April 14-20, 2024, public safety telecommunicators are being honored for their commitment and dedication. The week serves as a time to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of these essential workers who play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of communities across the nation."National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication," stated the organizers of the week.Public safety telecommunicators are the unsung heroes who work...
Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed the city's commitment to investing in neglected communities, stating, "The tens of thousands of trees that we are planting on the South and West Sides are making our neighborhoods healthier, more climate-resilient, and even more beautiful than they already are."Christine O'Reilly, White Sox vice president of community relations, highlighted the organization's dedication to improving Chicago, stating, "Green space is vital to health and wellness, and we are proud to lend our voice to such an important project and help promote environmental...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his delegation to the City of Chicago today. Their meeting at City Hall, alongside Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker, focused on Chicago’s Ukrainian community, one of the largest in the United States.During the meeting, Mayor Johnson emphasized the city's unwavering support for Ukraine, particularly noting the tens of thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have found refuge in Chicago since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Mayor Johnson stated,...
The City of Chicago has been awarded $2 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program to help mitigate the negative effects of highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity, mobility, access, and economic development. This funding will support the City in engaging the community and planning infrastructure improvements to promote traffic safety and enhance accessibility on Chicago’s West Side, particularly addressing the adverse impacts of the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) on...
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the City of Chicago has been chosen to participate in the CityStart initiative with a focus on racial wealth equity. The initiative aims to develop strategies to help families and communities achieve financial stability. Mayor Johnson expressed his commitment to creating a thriving Chicago where all residents have access to the resources they need to thrive, stating, "My administration looks forward to participating in the CityStart Initiative and developing actionable, data-driven, and community-informed strategies to advance and launch...
CDOT Announces Start of Spring Bridge Lifts Along the Chicago River Saturday April 20The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has revealed that the spring bridge lifts will commence on Saturday, April 20, with the raising of 27 bridges from South Ashland Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.According to CDOT, "Each year, in the spring and fall, CDOT raises the movable bridges along the Main and South Branches of the Chicago River on a twice-weekly schedule on Saturdays and Wednesdays to accommodate recreational boats traveling to and from their storage yards."...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 597 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 36 Precinct 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 357 voters in Central NW City of Chicago: Precinct Ward 31 Precinct 22 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
A settlement has been reached in the wrongful conviction cases of the so-called Marquette Park Four, convicted of a 1995 double murder at a car dealership on the Southwest Side.
CHICAGO (April 15, 2024) – The current Chicago Teachers Union contract is set to expire on June 30, 2024, and as details of the union's demands emerge, Chicagoans are bracing themselves for what could be a significant departure from traditional negotiations.Analysis from the Illinois Policy Institute has revealed that the Chicago Teachers Union's demands extend far beyond the usual scope of government union contracts, delving into areas such as housing, the environment, and healthcare, in addition to seeking substantial pay raises.Among the most contentious demands is...
A top administrator and investigator at Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) received a federal "PPP" loan of $21,106 for an alleged babysitting business while she was a full-time employee of the agency.