Chicago City Wire

555 people arrested for class 2 felonies in Chicago during Q3 of 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2023

The number of arrests in Chicago has increased to 10,831 in the third quarter of 2023, compared to previous quarter's 10,070.

Wilbur Wright Rams matchups set for upcoming college basketball season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2023

The Wilbur Wright Rams’ season starts on Thu Nov. 2 at Dixon.

No arrests in Dec. 23 interstate blockade near O’Hare Airport

By Chicago City Wire reports | Dec 27, 2023

No arrests were made in a pro-Palestinian protest on December 23 led to a traffic standstill near O'Hare International Airport, causing disruptions during one of the busiest travel weekends.

Illinois GOP candidate Frederick Walls warns of lawlessness and potential consequences

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2023

Frederick Walls, the Illinois GOP candidate for the 34th District House Representative, recently took to social media to voice his concerns about the escalating unrest and confrontations between Pro-Palestine protesters and law enforcement.

From South Cook News

Ramos: ‘Unbelievable misuse of the VA’

By South Cook News | 1 year ago

Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has raised concerns about what she and others consider a misuse of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare resources.

Horizon Science Acad-Belmont: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 18.6% of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

City of Chicago celebrates completion of affordable six-story development in Albany Park

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 27, 2023

The City of Chicago celebrated the completion of a transformative six-story, mixed-use development this morning located at 3559 W. Lawrence Avenue in the heart of the Albany Park neighborhood. The Maria Elena Sifuentes Apartments, developed and owned by Celadon Partners, is a testament to the Johnson administration’s commitment to providing affordable housing solutions in high-need communities.

City of Winchester City Council met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Winchester City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

UIC Flames taking to the court this season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 26, 2023

The UIC Flames’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Chicago.

Chicago Police told to stand down against pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted Chicago prior to Christmas

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 26, 2023

Chicago Police were reportedly prompted by an order from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to stand down as pro-Palestinian protesters, organized by the "U.S. Palestinian Community Network," brought traffic to a standstill in Chicago on Dec. 23.

Chicago arrests up for class B misdemeanors in Q3

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 26, 2023

The number of arrests in Chicago has increased to 10,831 in the third quarter of 2023, compared to previous quarter's 10,070.

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met November 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met 7 p.m. Monday, November 20.

Chicago Public School District 299: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 20% of Chicago Public School District 299 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met Oct. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 18

Mayor Brandon Johnson and City of Chicago Announce New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular on Chicago Riverwalk

By Chicago City Wire Report | Dec 26, 2023

“Best of ART on THE MART” Presentation Will Precede the Fireworks Display Fireworks Show Will Ring in New Year, Launched from Six Downtown Bridges from Franklin St. to Columbus Dr.

City of Waukegan City Council met Nov. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Nov. 20

Who the UIC Flames is playing this season of college basketball

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 25, 2023

The UIC Flames’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Cincinnati.

482 local ordinance violations registered in Chicago during Q3 of 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 25, 2023

The number of arrests in Chicago has increased to 10,831 in the third quarter of 2023, compared to previous quarter's 10,070.

Did Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.9% of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.