Latest News from Chicago City Wire

AM 560 The Answer: ‘The Wall Street Journal calls out Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democrats’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 1, 2023

AM 560 The Answer radio station recently called out Gov. J.B. Pritzker for lavishing raises on public sector employees through their union American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31.

Cook County had a median home sale price of $306,000 of 5,225 homes in July 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Cook County in July 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Pritzker, Foxx and a wrongful conviction lawsuit don’t prove innocence

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 1, 2023

The wrongful conviction lawsuit filed last week by Marilyn Mulero doesn’t make her innocent of the 1992 execution style murder of a rival gang member, a crime she confessed to and spent 27 years in prison for.

Stephens: 'This legislation will help ensure that e-cigarettes are regulated like tobacco products in Illinois to protect our communities and children'

By Chicago City Wire Report | Aug 1, 2023

E-cigarettes have come under attack nationwide, and Illinois is no different. Rep. Brad Stephens issued a statement on July 28 about House Bill 1540, which prohibits vaping in indoor public spaces and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that same day.