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Lori Lightfoot , Mayor of City of Chicago , City of Chicago said The City of Chicago must rehire and compensate unionized workers for lost wages after an Illinois judge that the city "failed and refused" to bargain in good faith with union leaders "over the effects of its decision to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate." on Apr 24th.

Kirk: ‘Violent crime is an epidemic in Chicago right now’

Dan Kirk, Former Chief of Staff and First Assistant State’s Attorney of Cook County, is hinting towards a potential run for Cook County State’s Attorney after Kim Foxx announced she will not sit for re-election.

In schools across Jo daviess County 89.4 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $60,656 per year

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 89.4 percent of teachers stay in schools through Jo daviess County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Cook County's Foxx will not run for third term as state's attorney: 'I'm really proud of the work that we have done'

Kim Foxx, states' attorney of Cook County, has announced that she will not be running for a third term in 2024.

'No one is above the law': House Democrats call on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign

House Democrats called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign Wednesday following reports that he accepted lavish trips and gifts from a prominent Republican donor for more than 20 years without disclosing them.

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Co-Anchors CBC Special Order Hour, Delivers Passionate Speech Against "Default on America Act"

Last night, Tuesday, April 25th, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) co-anchored a CBC special order hour with Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick, addressing the "Default on America Act," a draconian plan proposed by Speaker McCarthy to default on the nation's debt.

Quigley, FAA Administrator Discuss Airplane Noise Mitigation

On April 26, 2023 , U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Billy Nolen about the impact of potential funding cuts and ongoing efforts to reduce airplane noise.

Statement of Ranking Member Danny K. Davis Subcommittee on Worker & Family Support

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is a program for families with children.

Reps. Kelly, Fitzpatrick, Torres Introduce PROTECT 911 Act

On April 20, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation's 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers.

This high school athlete from Cook County posted on Twitter about their university sport future in week ending April 22

This player posted on Twitter about a university offers in the week ending April 22.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson Calls For A Unified Approach To Safeguard Chicago And Promote Public Safety

Congressman Jonathan Jackson issued a statement today condemning violence in the city of Chicago and emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, visitors, and businesses

Statement by Reps. García, Correa and Espaillat on House Republicans Anti-Immigration Proposal

Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Lou Correa (CA-46) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on House Republicans’ anti-immigrationproposalbeing considered during today’s Judiciary Committee markup.

Testimony of Congressman Danny K. Davis The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Chair Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Members of the Committee.

What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Kane County year to year?

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.8 percent of teachers stay in schools through Kane County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

What this Champaign County athlete said on Twitter about their university prospects in week ending April 22

This player posted on Twitter about a university visits in the week ending April 22.

Rep. Robin Kelly Requests FY24 Community Project Funding For IL-02

Congresswoman Robin Kelly submitted the following community projects for funding in the FY2024 Appropriations bill.

Implementation of Quigley’s Big Cat Protection Law Begins