Chicago City Wire

Chico committee reports nearly $2 million in contributions

By LGIS News Service | Jan 31, 2019

Gery Chico for Mayor, the candidate committee, reported receiving $1.93 million from Sept. 27 through Jan. 23, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Krupa sues Quinn, Madigan to 'set a precedent' for future elections

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2019

David Krupa argues his stance against Ald. Marty Quinn and House Speaker Mike Madigan is bigger than the race he’s running in the 13th Ward.

Legal Prep Academy Charter High School reports 68% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The truancy rate at Legal Prep Academy Charter High School rose to 68 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

76.9 percent of Kanoon Elem Magnet teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Kanoon Elem Magnet School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Howe failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 7 percent of Howe Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

Margery Livingston donates $1,500 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Margery Livingston donated $1,500 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Lisa Thompson Bennett donates $5,000 to Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Lisa Thompson Bennett donated $5,000 to Democrat Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign committee, Toni for Chicago, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Peter Thompson donates $25,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Peter Thompson donated $25,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jane Stuart donates $5,000 to Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Jane Stuart donated $5,000 to Democrat Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign committee, Toni for Chicago, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Rashid Chaudary donates $1,000 to Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Rashid Chaudary donated $1,000 to Democrat Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign committee, Toni for Chicago, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Barbara Bowles donates $4,000 to Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Barbara Bowles donated $4,000 to Democrat Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign committee, Toni for Chicago, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David Schaffer donates $8,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

David Schaffer donated $8,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Yetta McCullom donates $1,000 to Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Yetta McCullom donated $1,000 to Democrat Toni Preckwinkle's election campaign committee, Toni for Chicago, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Sheila Newman donates $5,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Sheila Newman donated $5,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Leo Melamed donates $10,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Leo Melamed donated $10,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Matthew Botos donates $1,100 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 31, 2019

Matthew Botos donated $1,100 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 31, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

76.9 percent of Alcott teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Alcott Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Hefferan students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 14 percent of Hefferan Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.