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City of Waukegan City Council met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Aug. 7

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met August 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 8, 2024

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 7.

City of Winchester Board met Aug. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Winchester Board met Wednesday, Aug. 7

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging will meet Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Wheaton Commission on Aging will meet Thursday, Aug. 8

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Wednesday, July 10

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, July 8

City of Wheaton City Council met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2024

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

Chicago departments plan open house for North DuSable Lake Shore Drive improvements

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 8, 2024

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will host a Public Open House to discuss future improvements to North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The event will take place on Thursday, August 8, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., covering the area from Grand Avenue to Hollywood Avenue in Chicago.

Chicago Fire FC announces winners of first guacamole challenge

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 8, 2024

Chicago Fire FC and Avocados from Peru, in collaboration with Mariano’s, announced the winners of the Guacamole Challenge on August 8, 2024. The event crowned Chicago Fire Defender Justin Reynolds and FOX 32 “Good Day Chicago” Co-Anchor Natalie Bomke as champions.

Chicago man pleads guilty to illegal exportation of firearm parts

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 7, 2024

A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to federal export-control charges for illegally shipping firearm parts to Israel.

City of Chicago announces launch of 2024 CSBG Scholarship Program

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 7, 2024

The City of Chicago Department of Family Services and Support (DFSS) has announced the commencement of applications for the 2024 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will distribute $230,000 in scholarships to eligible full-time students enrolled in continuing education or vocational training programs for the upcoming fall term. The scholarships are designed to cover expenses such as tuition, books, and other related educational costs confirmed by the...

1,525 class 4 felonies registered in Chicago during Q2 of 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 7, 2024

The number of arrests in Chicago has decreased to 11,277 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to previous quarter's 12,320.

How many Cook County students failed their mathematics IAR during 2022-23?

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 292,499 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 75.4% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

Student body in Cook County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the 79 universities in Cook County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Mayor Johnson appoints Sharla Roberts as Chief Procurement Officer

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sharla Roberts as Commissioner of the Department of Procurement Services, where she will oversee the city’s contracting, certification, and compliance operations.

National Night Out emphasizes community safety and unity

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

National Night Out celebrates the strength of neighborhoods coming together and fostering bonds to make communities safer. Tonight, the event aims to promote friendships and build a brighter future collectively.

1,463 other offenses reported across Chicago in Q2 of 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

The number of arrests in Chicago has decreased to 11,277 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to previous quarter's 12,320.

In retaliation for attack on Brandon Johnson, Chicago Teachers Union filed a lawsuit against one of its own, complaint charges

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 5, 2024

A former member of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has filed a complaint

From DuPage Policy Journal

DeVore, Del Mar featured speakers at 'Concerned Parents' fundraiser

By DuPage Policy Journal | 3 months ago

A downstate attorney who successfully argued for the end of mandatory masking in Illinois public schools will be a featured speaker at a "Concerned Parents Illinois" fundraiser next month.