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News from March 2024

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Statement on Chicago Bears Plans for New Stadium

By Chicago City Wire Report | Mar 20, 2024

I have said all along that meaningful private investment and a strong emphasis on public benefit are my requirements for public-private partnerships in our city.

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National watchdog group targets State's Attorney Kim Foxx underling in document probe

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 19, 2024

Judicial Watch, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative watchdog group, has filed a Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA) with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office seeking email records and all documents pertaining to the exoneration of convicted offenders.

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Top Cook County prosecutor running for judge handicapped with poor colleague evaluations, association with State's Attorney Kim Foxx

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 19, 2024

Kim Foxx’s second in command, Risa Lanier, is running for judge in the 19th Subcircuit, despite being saddled with negative recommendations from area bar associations.

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Former Waupun Area Senior High School guard Marcus Domask’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Waupun Area Senior High School Guard and Forward Marcus Domask’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Prolific Prep guard Coleman Hawkins’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Prolific Prep Forward Coleman Hawkins’ collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Img Academy guard Terrence Shannon Jr.’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Img Academy Guard Terrence Shannon Jr.’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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How much did residential taxpayers in Calumet Heights owe in overdue property taxes in Q4 2023?

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

As of Jan. 15, 132 residential properties in Calumet Heights were delinquent on their 2021 property taxes, according to the Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer's website.

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Former Homestead High School guard Luke Goode’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Homestead High School Guard and Forward Luke Goode’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School guard Sencire Harris’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Guard Sencire Harris’ collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Marie Sklodowska Curie Metro High School guard Justin Harmon’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Marie Sklodowska Curie Metro High School Guard Justin Harmon’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Mount Saint Joseph High School guard Amani Hansberry’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Mount Saint Joseph High School Forward Amani Hansberry’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Mount Vernon High School guard Keaton Kutcher’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Mount Vernon High School Guard Keaton Kutcher’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Former Thornton Township High School guard Ty Rodgers’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Thornton Township High School Forward and Guard Ty Rodgers’ collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Analysis: Rosemont Elementary School District 78 administrators rank seventh in state for average pay in 2022

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Administrators in Rosemont Elementary School District 78 earn an average of $175,993 per year, ranking seventh in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$61,228 in overdue residential property taxes in Brighton Park in Q4 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

As of Jan. 15, 28 residential properties in Brighton Park were delinquent on their 2021 property taxes, according to the Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer's website.

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City of Chicago Commemorates National Abortion Providers Appreciation Day

By Chicago City Wire Report | Mar 19, 2024

The City of Chicago, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson, proudly commemorates National Abortion Providers Appreciation Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of abortion providers that uphold reproductive rights and champion quality and compassionate healthcare for all residents.

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Primary Election Day in Illinois: Voters Head to the Polls to Choose Nominees

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters across the state will have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process by casting their ballots for various races. According to The Caucus Blog, this includes selecting nominees for the U.S. House, Illinois House, some Illinois Senate seats, as well as elections to Illinois' judiciary and local government offices.As highlighted in the blog post, voters will play a crucial role in determining the candidates who will represent their respective parties in the upcoming elections. The importance of this day was...

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Former Park Center Senior High guard Dain Dainja’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Park Center Senior High Forward and Center Dain Dainja’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.

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Election results: Chicagoans reject Johnson’s real estate tax

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Preliminary results from the Chicago Board of Elections have revealed that the “Bring Chicago Home” ballot referendum has been unsuccessful, with a vote of 54% to 46% against the proposal. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to increase the real estate transfer tax on properties valued over $1 million has faced rejection by the majority of voters.According to the Illinois Policy Institute, the proposed tax hike was deemed detrimental to Chicago's real estate market and could have had negative effects on entrepreneurs, business owners, and housing development. The...

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Former St. Ignatius College Prep guard AJ Redd’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, St. Ignatius College Prep Guard AJ Redd’s collegiate team the Illinois Fighting Illini were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 3 seed.