December, 2021 Stories | Chicago City Wire

City of Chicago officials report 6,202 coronavirus deaths, with 401,586 confirmed cases

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

There have been 401,586 confirmed coronavirus cases in City of Chicago as of Dec. 27, with 6,202 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Ingleside2n LLC sells 5459 S. Ingleside Ave. 2N, Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

On Dec. 27, Ingleside2n LLC sold their home at 5459 S. Ingleside Ave. 2N, Chicago to Condos at the U LLC for $187,000.

100 E. Bellevue Place 15C, Chicago acquired by Kristin M. and Kerry M. Persons

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

On Dec. 27, Kristin M. and Kerry M. Persons purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 100 E. Bellevue Place 15C, Chicago from John Michael Heckethorn for $400,000.

60,440 City of Chicago residents in their forties test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 60,440 City of Chicago residents in their forties have tested positive for COVID-19.

Von Steuben Metro Science High School reports 32% truancy rate

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

The truancy rate at Von Steuben Metro Science High School rose to 32 percent during the 2018-19 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Wendy Lee and Joseph Edward Rubas acquire 3722 N. Southport Ave. 2, Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

On Dec. 27, Wendy Lee and Joseph Edward Rubas purchased a home at 3722 N. Southport Ave. 2, Chicago from Lindsey Fash (trustee), Fash Lindsey (trust), Robert P. Gorman (trust) and Robert P. Gorman (trustee) for $530,000.

417,634 Illinois residents under 20 years old test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 417,634 Illinois residents under 20 years old have tested positive for COVID-19.

Dec. 27, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on Dec. 27, 2021.

No new teachers in Chicago sign pledge on Dec. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Chicago who signed the pledge on Dec. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How did Eli Goodman from Chicago play in Boys’ 12 bracket in November?

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

Chicago tennis player Eli Goodman finished 3,002nd in November in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association.

367,539 Illinois residents in their twenties test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 367,539 Illinois residents in their twenties have tested positive for COVID-19.

70,062 Illinois residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 70,062 Illinois residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

Jones College Prep High School reports 15% truancy rate

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

The truancy rate at Jones College Prep High School fell to 15 percent during the 2019-20 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

101,071 Illinois residents in their seventies test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 101,071 Illinois residents in their seventies have tested positive for COVID-19.

195,614 Illinois residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

As of Dec. 27, 195,614 Illinois residents in their sixties have tested positive for COVID-19.

Illinois officials report 27,588 coronavirus deaths, with 2,077,260 confirmed cases

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

There have been 2,077,260 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of Dec. 27, with 27,588 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Lake View High School reports 59% truancy rate

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

The truancy rate at Lake View High School rose to 59 percent during the 2018-19 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

160 E. Superior St., Chicago sold by L-O Chicago Operating LLC

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2021

The commercial property at 160 E. Superior St., Chicago was sold on Dec. 27 by L-O Chicago Operating LLC for $18,612,000. The buyer was 166 Superior Hotel LLC.