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Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from October 2024

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Government event this November in City of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

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

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A Burke or Fioretti win expected to bring Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office back to adhering to rule of law

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 31, 2024

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) went off script with Kim Foxx over her eight years in office exonerating scores of convicted murders on questionable claims of police and prosecutorial misconduct.

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Cook County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Cook County rose by $28,000, while total sales decreased by 3.5%.

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In Memory: Remembering Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage on his Death Anniversary (October 31)

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

On October 31, 2015, Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage died.

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Drug take-back event hosted by Rep. Brad Stephens and Cook County Sheriff's Office

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Tomorrow, a drug take-back event will be hosted by Representative Brad Stephens in collaboration with the Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s Office.

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Halloween decorating contest announces winners for 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Halloween Decorating Contest.

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Chicago school board president resigns after mayor's request

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the resignation of Reverend Mitchell Johnson, President of the Chicago School Board of Education.

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David Poreba named MVP in MLS NEXT Pro for outstanding performance

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Chicago Fire FC II midfielder David Poreba has been named the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Most Valuable Player, as announced by Chicago Fire FC II and MLS NEXT Pro.

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FOIA Request Sent to City of Chicago Department of Finance Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Chicago Department of Finance on October 31, 2024.

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Entertainment events this November in City of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

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

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City Council approves $3.71M TIF for construction training center upgrade

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

An East Garfield Park workforce development organization, Revolution Workshop, has been granted $3.71 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for the rehabilitation of its headquarters.

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City approves over $6M for Chicago school improvement projects

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Improvement projects at two Chicago Public Schools facilities will be supported with more than $6 million in city assistance approved by the City Council today.

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Selim Talbi receives elite formation coaching license from FFF

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer have announced that Selim Talbi, head coach of the Chicago Fire Academy U-16 team, is among the 22 coaches who have received their Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL).

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Chicago launches transparency site for road to recovery plan

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Today, the City of Chicago unveiled a new transparency website for the Road to Recovery Plan.

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Tax rebate program supports South Chicago quantum computing park

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A new property tax rebate program approved by the City Council will aid the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in South Chicago.

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Lower West Side to receive new garden funded by Open Space Impact Fee

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A new garden and public space is set to be developed on the Lower West Side following the approval of a $455,000 Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) allocation by the City Council.

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City Council approves tax incentive for Lake View redevelopment

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

HSG Belmont Clark LLC has been granted a Cook County Class C property tax incentive for its new commercial development in Lake View.

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FOIA Request Sent to City of Chicago Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Chicago on October 30, 2024.

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City Council approves new downtown sign regulations

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

New sign regulations have been approved by the City Council for three downtown shopping corridors, aimed at increasing advertising flexibility for local businesses.

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West Town warehouse may receive $2.7M tax break for $10M upgrade

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

A proposal for a property tax incentive aimed at revitalizing a West Town warehouse was presented to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.