July, 2024 Stories | Chicago City Wire

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet July 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 23, 2024

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 24

Cook County Board of Review opens property tax appeals

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Beginning July 22, 2024, property owners may file an appeal of property taxes through the Cook County Board of Review.

Blagojevich: Obama behind campaign to 'dump 15 million Dem primary voters & replace Biden with his choice'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich stated that former President Barack Obama is orchestrating a plan to "dump 15 million Dem primary voters [and] replace Biden with his choice," exemplifying what he termed "Chicago Democrat machine politics" where party bosses override voters. Blagojevich made his statement in a July 21 post on X.

Cook County issues $22 million in property tax refunds

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to over 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year.

Chicago expands lawsuit against Glock; names parent company and local dealers

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

CHICAGO – The City of Chicago has expanded its pioneering lawsuit against Glock, the manufacturer of popular handguns in the United States. Three additional defendants were named in the complaint submitted yesterday in Cook County Circuit Court: Glock Ges.m.b.H, the Austrian entity part-owner of the U.S. Glock subsidiary, and two Chicago-area gun stores, Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest, Illinois, and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons, Illinois.

Johnson endorses Harris for president

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has given Vice President Kamala Harris his "full endorsement" following President Joe Biden's announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race. Johnson stated, "It is vital for our entire party to come together and support Vice President Kamala Harris." He made this statement in a July 21 post on X.

145 Asian or Pacific Islander individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Asian or Pacific Islander arrests made up 1.3% of the 11,276 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2024.

Government event this week in City of Chicago: July 21-27

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

How many Black Hispanic individuals were arrested in Chicago during Q2?

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Black Hispanic arrests made up 2.8% of the 11,276 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2024.

Cook County's institutions spent $54,623,255 on basketball teams in 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Cook County's basketball collegiate teams received $54,623,255 in funding for the 2023 season.

U.S. Rep. Ramirez votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

U.S. Rep. Davis votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

Entertainment events this week in City of Chicago: July 21-27

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

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

Cook County awards $58,491,379 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

Cook County's 27 universities paid $58,491,379 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

In Memoriam: Suzanne Louise Deuchler remembered on her birthday (July 21)

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

Suzanne Louise Deuchler was born on July 21, 1929, in Chicago, IL, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant culture of the city.

Chicago Fire FC II wins against New England Revolution II with a score of 3-2

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

Chicago Fire FC II secured a 3-2 victory over New England Revolution II on Sunday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium, improving their record to 8-4-6-5. David Poreba scored his league-leading 12th goal of the season, while Lamonth Rochester and Jason Shokalook each added their second goals of the year. This marks Chicago's sixth home win in the Eastern Conference this season.