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Discipline at Durkin Park Elementary School: White students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

White students, constituting 4.8% or 32 of Durkin Park Elementary School's total student population of 670, accounted for two out of the five total suspensions (40%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 16 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From East Central Reporter

Miller: ‘Mayor Johnson loses support as surging crime takes over the city of Chicago’

By East Central Reporter | 1 year ago

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is expressing concern over the decline in support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson amid a surge in crime across the city. This comes as Chicago's crime rate continues to rise alarmingly.

Willie Wilson plans massive gas, grocery giveaway for Saturday

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

Philanthropist and repeat political candidate Willie Wilson plans to fill gas tanks, grocery carts and Cook County jail inmate commissary accounts on Saturday, Dec. 2. His aim is to provide a bit of relief for the citizens during the challenging economic times.

Work to open controversial Brighton Park migrant camp to start this week

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The work to establish a winterized tent encampment for asylum-seeking migrants, without the approval of 12th Ward alderwoman Julia Ramirez, is scheduled to commence this week in Brighton Park.

Kim Foxx’s office strikes back against one of its former own

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 29, 2023

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is appealing to a federal judge to expand its “scope of intervention” in a civil trial against former Assistant State’s Attorney Nick Trutenko,

Rep. Stephens Recognizes Rocco Vino’s for the 20th District November Small Business Spotlight

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has recognized Rocco Vino’s in Harwood Heights for its outstanding contribution to the local community. The small business spotlight for November was awarded to Rocco Vino’s, and owner Nuccio Dargento received a certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives.Representative Stephens commended Rocco Vino’s for its ability to provide a taste of Italy and comfort to its customers throughout the year. He stated, “From cold snowy nights to al fresco dining in the summer, Rocco Vino’s has phenomenal dishes...

City of Wheaton City Council met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

Cook County Board of Directors Health and Hospitals System met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

Cook County Board of Directors Health and Hospitals System met Wednesday, Oct. 27

The Board has published its annual guide to ethical gift-giving and receiving

By Chicago City Wire Report | Nov 29, 2023

The Board has published its annual guide to ethical gift-giving and receiving

Tae'lor Willard, former Woodbridge Senior High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

Weeki Wachee High School standout Princess Hester’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 72-86 in their NCAA D1 game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Chattahoochee County High School standout ZiKeyah Carter competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 72-86 in their NCAA D1 game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Central High School standout Josie Hill competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 72-86 in their NCAA D1 game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, former Milwaukee School of Languages standout Jacia Cunningham’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.

Bishop Kearney High School standout Taylor Norris’ college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 72-86 in their NCAA D1 game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Tuesday, November 28.

Tehshaundre Cole, former W.t. White High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 53-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, former Poinciana High School standout Jahsean Corbett’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

Miramar High School standouts Brent Davis and Deshawn Jean-Charles’ college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, November 28

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

On Tuesday, November 28, West Oaks Academy standout A.J. Neal competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The Chicago State Cougars lost 53-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Tuesday, November 28.

On Tuesday, November 28, Somerset Academy HS standout Tristan Arneaud competed in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.