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News from December 2024

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 21, 2024

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

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Recent Cook County home sales in week ending Dec. 14

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 21, 2024

There were 726 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Federal judge presses convicted murderer Nevest Coleman for facts in his wrongful conviction suit

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 20, 2024

A federal judge struck a status hearing in the wrongful conviction case of Nevest Colman and Derrell Fulton,

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City of Chicago at odds with Cook Co. over $3.1 million Bouto wrongful conviction settlement

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 20, 2024

In September Robert Bouto struck a $3.1 million “good faith” settlement with Cook County in his wrongful conviction lawsuit stemming from the 1993 murder of Salvador Ruvalcaba.

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Chicago Fire FC signs Dylan Borso as homegrown player

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

Chicago Fire FC has signed Dylan Borso, a Chicago native and midfielder, to a Homegrown Player contract.

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Chicago airports prepare for surge of holiday travelers

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is preparing to accommodate approximately 3.66 million passengers at O'Hare and Midway International Airports during the holiday season from December 20 to January 2.

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Chicago Hounds sign Australian prop Liam Fletcher ahead of new rugby season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Chicago Hounds have announced the signing of Australian prop Liam Fletcher.

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Chicago Fire FC drafts three players in MLS SuperDraft 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

Chicago Fire FC has added three new players to its roster during the MLS SuperDraft 2025.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Dec. 23?

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Dec. 23.

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Targeted assassinations next for gang of illegals in Chicago, says expert on international crime

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 19, 2024

An expert on the Venezuelan crime group Tren de Aragua (TdA) told Fox News Digital that assassinations by members of the group will be on the rise, particularly in states and cities that protect illegal immigrants with sanctuary policies.

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Are hoped for reforms under Burke as Cook County State’s Attorney fading?

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 19, 2024

Hope may be fading among some former prosecutors and law enforcement that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office under Eileen O'Neill Burke would return to a strict adherence to the law, and not continue advancing the progressive agenda that Kim Foxx championed for eight years.

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Entertainment event this weekend in City of Chicago: Friday, Dec. 20 - Sunday, Dec. 22

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

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

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‘Pakistan is a resilient nation actively working to overcome’ security threats, economic instability, senior military advisor writes in Chicago Tribune

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Dec 19, 2024

A former senior U.S. military advisor said that, despite misperceptions and news reports, Pakistan is actively working to overcome security threats and bring economic stability to the country.

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Chicago prime for Trump’s plans to deport illegals with criminal records, gang members among them

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 19, 2024

Chicago alone could keep incoming border Czar Tom Homan busy rounding up illegal immigrants with criminal histories.

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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met November 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 19, 2024

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 19

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Former suburban Chicago library head sentenced for embezzlement

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The former director of the Markham Public Library in Illinois has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling over $770,000 from the library over a period of ten years.

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Illinois sees population rise after nine years of decline

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois has reversed nine years of population decline, adding approximately 67,899 residents between July 2023 and June 2024.

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Chicago Fire FC announces full schedule for upcoming MLS season

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer have released the schedule for the 2025 MLS regular season.

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Boyd Memorial Hospital offers free hands-only CPR classes led by certified instructor

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Boyd Memorial Hospital is offering free Hands-Only CPR classes to the community, aiming to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills.

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Chicago water main repair may lead to boil order for three neighborhoods

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The Chicago Department of Water Management has announced that it will begin repairs on a water main serving the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Auburn Gresham neighborhoods this Saturday morning.