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Moody Bible Archers matchups set for upcoming college basketball season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 15, 2023

The Moody Bible Archers’ season starts on Fri Nov. 3 at Palos Heights.

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Arbitration a near certainty for cops despite City Council shooting it down

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 15, 2023

Yesterday’s 33-17 vote by Chicago City Council to deny rank-and-file members of the Fraternal Order of Police the right to arbitration in more serious disciplinary matters

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Ald. Beale: City Council is "scared to let people have a voice" on funding migrant crisis

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 15, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson's City Council allies quashed an effort to put a non-binding referendum on the April ballot asking voters if spending limits should be set on how tax dollars are used to publicly fund Chicago's "sanctuary city" designation.

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 15, 2023

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, Oct. 12

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City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Nov. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 15, 2023

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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President Foreman's Statement on Arbitration of Police Discipline to the City Council's Committee on Workforce Development

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 15, 2023

Good afternoon, Chairman Rodriguez and members of the committee. I am Ghian Foreman, president of the Police Board.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Chicago native, apologizes for sending ‘Electeds of Color Holiday Party’ invites to White city council members

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Dec 14, 2023

Boston, Mass. Mayor Michelle Wu, a native of Chicago and graduate of Barrington, Ill. High School, is facing criticism over her office sending out invitations to members of the Boston City Council to attend a “Elected of Color Holiday Party.”

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Malcolm X Hawks taking to the court this season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The Malcolm X Hawks’ season starts on Tue Nov. 7 at Palos Hills.

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Treasurer Pappas Gives Taxpayers Early Access to Property Tax Bills

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

Cook County property owners in Illinois can now get a head start on their property tax bills, thanks to Treasurer Maria Pappas. Pappas announced that taxpayers can visit the cookcountytreasurer.com website to view, download, and even prepay their First Installment 2023 property tax bills.Traditionally, property owners had to wait for their tax bills to arrive in the mail to find out how much they owed. However, by providing an early look at the bills, Pappas aims to help property owners plan their finances and make timely payments. This can be particularly helpful as many...

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Chicago mayor rescinds likely illegal rule requiring reservations for good seats at City Council meetings

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has recently reversed a contentious alteration to the seating arrangements for the public at City Council meetings.

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City of Chicago Celebrates 2023 Graduates of Greencorps Job Training Program

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The City of Chicago is celebrating the graduation of 31 trainees from the Greencorps Chicago program, a green job training program for individuals with barriers to employment. The nine-month long program, run by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), provides extensive training and practical experience in ecological restoration, landscaping, tree care, carpentry, green infrastructure, and environmental health and safety, along with essential job readiness skills.Chicago Mayor Johnson praised Greencorps Chicago for its efforts in empowering residents to create...

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City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Oct. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging met Thursday, Oct. 12

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City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 14

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American Flags to Half-Staff on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 14, 2023

A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2023

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Bolingbrook High School standout Danyel Middleton’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Kennady Schenck, alongside two other former Franklin Township High School standouts, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game for UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The UIC Flames lost 56-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Green Bay Phoenix on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Seneca High School standout Dais'Ja Trotter’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The UIC Flames lost 56-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Green Bay Phoenix on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Proviso East High School standout Keimari Rimmer’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The UIC Flames lost 56-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Green Bay Phoenix on Wednesday, December 13.

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Central High School standout Tara Green’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, December 13

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Dylan Van Fleet, former Maine West High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.