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Report: At Byrne Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of Hispanic students

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 28, 2023

Black students, constituting 2.1% or 13 of Byrne Elementary School's total student population of 610, accounted for one out of the two total suspensions (50%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 13 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Walls: ‘The truth about the Democratic party’

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 28, 2023

Illinois House District 34 State Representative Candidate Frederick Walls is sharing bold perspectives on the Democratic Party, by promoting an interview with Vince Ellison, an author known for his critical stance on the party’s history.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Conforti: ‘Join me, stand up, and let’s defend our rights and the greatness of America!’

By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago

Niki Conforti, the Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th District, announced a significant achievement in her campaign as she took to Facebook to share the news of filing her nominating petitions in Springfield.

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met October 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 25.

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met Sept. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 27

Cook County Commission on Women's Issues met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

Cook County Commission on Women's Issues met Thursday, Oct. 26

Discipline at Grimes Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

Black students, constituting 3.1% or 12 of Grimes Elementary School's total student population of 393, accounted for two out of the three total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dem super PAC tied to Senate President Harmon fined $99,500

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

A politically influential Democratic action committee has been fined $99,500 for neglecting to promptly report spending that aided in the successful election of two Illinois Supreme Court justices, as per Illinois Board of Elections. This information was disclosed through public records and news media. The implicated political action committee, All For Justice, was funded with a hefty $500,000 donation from one of Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's political coffers. Luke Casson serves as the chairman and treasurer for the All For Justice fund, in addition to his role as...

Johnson includes commission to explore reparations in Chicago’s 2024 budget

By Chicago City Wire reports | Nov 27, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is supporting a commission to seek reparations in the city’s 2024 budget.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Sept. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 27

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 26

On Sunday, November 26, Bishop Kearney High School standout Taylor Norris competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

Adelyn Moore, former Caro High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The Chicago Maroons won 92-45 in their NCAA D3 game against the North Central Cardinals on Sunday, November 26.

Danyel Middleton, former Bolingbrook High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Franklin Township High School was well-represented by Kennady Schenck and two former teammates now on UIC Flames during the NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The UIC Flames lost 75-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Saint Louis Billikens on Sunday, November 26.

On Sunday, November 26, Seneca High School standout Dais'Ja Trotter competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The UIC Flames lost 75-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Saint Louis Billikens on Sunday, November 26.

Bella Alfaro, former North Carolina School of Science and Math standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The Chicago Maroons won 92-45 in their NCAA D3 game against the North Central Cardinals on Sunday, November 26.

On Sunday, November 26, former Cushing Academy standout Aicha Ndour’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

Ellie Gross and Kate Gross, former Downers Grove North High School standouts, played on Sunday, November 26 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The Chicago Maroons won 92-45 in their NCAA D3 game against the North Central Cardinals on Sunday, November 26.

Az Compass Preparatory School standout Kam'Ren Rhodes’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 27, 2023

The Illinois Fighting Illini won 90-58 in their NCAA D1 game against the Canisius Golden Griffins on Sunday, November 26.