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City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met Aug. 14

Village of Rosemont Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Sep. 20

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday, Sep. 20

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Sep. 14

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Thursday, Sep. 14

Sigcho Lopez faces controversy over use of Hamas slogan in video

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 19, 2023

Chicago City Council Housing Committee Chair Byron Sigcho Lopez has drawn criticism after a video was posted to X in which he uses a Hamas rallying cry, calling for a free Palestine.

Schmidt: ‘UChicago, where I'm a student, has become completely unsafe’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 18, 2023

Amid growing safety concerns on the campus of the University of Chicago, students are voicing their frustrations, claiming the administration's handling of recent criminal incidents leaves much to be desired.

Chicago Bars: ‘Almost every competing bar and restaurant in your adjacent suburbs has lower sales taxes, license fees, and City mandated payroll costs’

By Chicago City Wire Reportts | Oct 18, 2023

Chicago Bars is raising concerns about the challenges faced by the hospitality industry in the city, pointing out that neighboring suburbs offer lower sales taxes, license fees and city-mandated payroll costs for competing bars and restaurants.

Making Halloween Inclusive for Kids with Disabilities

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 18, 2023

Halloween is a highly anticipated night for children, filled with costumes, candy, and fun. However, for children on the autism spectrum or with disabilities, the traditional Halloween experience can be overwhelming. Scary sounds, decorations, uncomfortable costumes, and going out at night can pose challenges for these children. In order to ensure that Halloween is an enjoyable experience for everyone, it is important to provide support and understanding.Autism Speaks offers a personalized teaching story called "All About Halloween" that can help children with autism...

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Aug. 21

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Wheaton City Council met Aug. 14

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Sep. 19

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, Sep. 19

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors Finance Committee met Sep. 14

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors Finance Committee met Thursday, Sep. 14

Advisory: City of Chicago Board of Local Improvements Notice of Special Meeting

By Chicago City Wire Report | Oct 18, 2023

The Chicago Board of Local Improvements hosted by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will hold a meeting Tuesday October 24th for the Consideration of, and Action on, a Petition to Divide Relative to the Lakeshore East Project, Special Assessment Docket No. 58763, Warrant No. 62456 of the City of Chicago St. Regis Hotel and Residences);

How did home valuation prices perform in Cook County in September 2023, compared to September 2022?

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 18.1%.

Chicago GOP: ‘We stand with Israel’

The Chicago Republican Party Central Committee has released a unanimous statement expressing its unwavering support for Israel in light of the recent escalation in violence caused by the Hamas terrorist offensive.

Chicago Fire Department has no oversight regarding overcrowding at police stations

The Chicago Fire Department is limited in its authority to assess the conditions at police stations based on recent photos and is unable to assess whether conditions at police stations revealed in the photos are hazardous or not.

Proft: ‘Picture from inside the slumber party at Chicago Police's 22nd district station’

A photo depicting a heavily crowded hallway within Chicago's 22nd District police station has raised concerns about the current state of law enforcement and facilities in the city.

Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘the City continues to bleed out its funds for illegal immigrants’