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School events this week in City of Chicago: Aug. 18-24

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 17, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Recent Cook County home sales in week ending Aug. 10

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 17, 2024

There were 539 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cortes: Chicago has highest joblessness but 'plenty of resources for illegal migrants'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Chicago has "plenty of resources for illegal migrants" despite having the highest rate jobless rate in the country.

Remembering Carol Moseley Braun's birthday: reflections on the career of an American diplomat, politician, and lawyer (August 16)

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 1947, Carol Elizabeth Moseley Braun was born, heralding the beginning of a life marked by significant achievements and a deep connection to Chicago City, IL.

Chicago Sky launches AI-powered app against online harassment

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

CHICAGO (August 16, 2024) — The WNBA’s Chicago Sky is advancing its third-year initiative to support players’ mental health with a campaign from partners BarkleyOKRP and Putney that enables players and others to block negative social posts. The new campaign, “Block the Negativity, Post Up Positivity,” was inspired by the majority of female athletes having experienced some form of online harm that poses a direct threat to their mental health.

Chicago police union appeals court rulings on disciplinary case arbitrations

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing Chicago police officers below the rank of sergeant, has filed an appeal against two rulings from the March 21 Cook County Circuit Court decision. This decision permits officers to opt for arbitration in serious disciplinary cases instead of having them heard by the Police Board. The union contests the mandates that arbitration proceedings be public and that accused officers may face suspension without pay during pending arbitration.

Chicago Red Stars appoint Sara Arnold as VP of corporate partnerships

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow has appointed Sara Arnold as the club’s new Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, the club announced today.

Entertainment events this weekend in City of Chicago: Friday, Aug. 16 - Sunday, Aug. 18

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 16, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Chicago this weekend.

Cook County Land Bank Authority - Land Transactions Committee met August 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 15, 2024

Cook County Land Bank Authority - Land Transactions Committee met 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 14.

Chicago rent rises sharply; experts call for regulatory reform

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 15, 2024

CHICAGO (Aug. 15, 2024) – Chicago renters are experiencing unprecedented increases in rent, with prices rising significantly and unlikely to decline unless the city enacts regulatory reforms.