June, 2024 Stories | Chicago City Wire

Illinois Department of Natural Resources releases summer newsletter

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 25, 2024

Here is the summer newsletter from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Chicago prepares for large crowds during Pride Parade weekend

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 25, 2024

The 53rd Chicago Pride Parade will march through the city's Northhalsted, Lakeview, Uptown, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods on Sunday, June 30. The parade features a new route and start time at 11 a.m., which is expected to bring large crowds, street closures, and increased traffic in the area.

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet June 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 25, 2024

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.

Police union president on pension fund under payments, city's response: 'They are looking to hammer our officers with a decision that should fall on pension fund board members'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 24, 2024

Already squeezed between a dangerous job and hostile city officials, police officers have been told they need to make up for a shortfall, with an added three percent interest, for under payments into their pension funds, administered by the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (PABF).

In Memoriam: Lawrence DiPrima remembered on his birthday (June 24)

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 24, 2024

Lawrence DiPrima was born on June 24, 1910, in a modest neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Remembering Suzanne Louise Deuchler's Death Anniversary: reflections on the career of the Republican Congresswoman (June 24)

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 24, 2024

Suzanne Louise Deuchler, a cherished figure in Chicago, IL, passed away on June 24, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and service.

Government event this week in City of Chicago: June 23-29

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 24, 2024

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

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 28

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 4

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met May 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met Wednesday, May 29

City of Wheaton City Council met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, June 3

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole will meet June 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, June 24

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 26

Cook County Board of Directors Health and Hospitals System will meet June 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Cook County Board of Directors Health and Hospitals System will meet Friday, June 28

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee will meet June 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee will meet Friday, June 28

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission will meet June 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission will meet Tuesday, June 25

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will meet June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 26

City of Prospect Heights City Council will meet June 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 24, 2024

City of Prospect Heights City Council will meet Monday, June 24

Mayor declares 'Chicago Workers' Rights Week' ahead of labor law changes

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 24, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a proclamation this morning declaring June 24-28 as "Chicago Workers’ Rights Week" to highlight upcoming labor law changes. These changes, including an increased minimum wage, the first increase in the sub-minimum wage, and a new City of Chicago Paid Time Off policy, will take effect on Monday, July 1.