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News from May 2024

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Traffic updates announced for DuSable Lake Shore Drive lane closures

By Chicago City Wire | May 31, 2024

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced traffic updates concerning ongoing repair projects on North and South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

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5.9% of Cook County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

Cook County universities had 5.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Entertainment events this June in City of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

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In memoriam of Daniel Bever Crane's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the Congressman (May 28)

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

On May 28, 2019, Daniel Bever Crane died in Chicago City, IL, marking the end of a lifetime dedicated to public service.

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Remembering Janice Schakowsky's birthday: reflections on the career of the House Democratic Senior Chief Deputy Whip (May 26)

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

On May 26, 1944, Janice Schakowsky was born, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to public service and advocacy.

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School events this week in City of Chicago: May 26 - June 1

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

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Entertainment events this week in City of Chicago: May 26 - June 1

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

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Government event this week in City of Chicago: May 26 - June 1

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

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In Memory: Remembering Lawrence DiPrima on his Death Anniversary (May 24)

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

Lawrence DiPrima died on May 24, 1991, at the age of 80, after battling a prolonged illness.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

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Choose Chicago announces programming details for inaugural Sundance Institute x Chicago event

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

Choose Chicago and the City of Chicago, in collaboration with the nonprofit Sundance Institute, have announced the programming details for the inaugural Sundance Institute x Chicago event. Scheduled from June 28 to June 30, this event will feature a selection of films and panel discussions aimed at celebrating filmmaking and supporting creative independence within Chicago's cultural sector. Tickets for all screenings, panel discussions, and master classes are now available on SundanceInstitutexChicago.com.

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Inbound Kennedy weekend lane closures continue through June

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that the installation of a new overhead sign structure on the inbound Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), between Grand Avenue and Ohio Street in Chicago, will necessitate lane closures over four extended weekends. This marks the second of four planned weekend closures. Major travel delays are anticipated, and alternative routes are strongly encouraged.

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Illinois crops show promising progress according to latest USDA report

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

The USDA's latest report provides an update on Illinois' crop conditions and progress. According to the report, 92% of the state's corn crop has been planted as of May 28, compared to the five-year average of 90%. The condition of the corn crop is rated at 71% good to excellent.

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Deal offered to avoid summary judgement in Solache/DeLeon Reyes wrongful conviction cases

By W.J. Kennedy | May 30, 2024

Attorneys for two convicted of a 1998 double murder in Bucktown have offered defendants in their wrongful conviction cases a deal to avoid summary judgement and send the case straight to trial.

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Do judges have to fear for their jobs if they rule against money interests?

By W.J. Kennedy | May 30, 2024

In November 2018 Cook County Judge Matthew Coghlan lost his bid for retention,

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Mike Kelly, former Mt. Carmel High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Kendall Pettis, former Brother Rice High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.

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Former Lane Tech College Prep High School player Josh Katz’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Lane Tech College Prep High School player Ben Plumley’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Indiana State Sycamores.

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Former Marist High School player Collin Jennings’ collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.