Chicago City Wire

USA Men's Eagles finish fourth at Pacific Nations Cup

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

The USA Men’s Eagles concluded their Pacific Nations Cup campaign in Osaka last Saturday, facing Samoa in the third-place final. Despite two penalties from Chicago Hounds' fly half Luke Carty and a try by New England Free Jacks' Toby Fricker, the Eagles were defeated 18-13 by the Pacific Islanders.

Chicago named best big city in U.S. for eighth year

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the eighth consecutive year. This announcement was made by Mayor Brandon Johnson and Choose Chicago, the city's official tourism agency. Over 575,000 readers participated in this year's vote.

Joliet man sentenced to 27 years for sex trafficking

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

A Joliet, Illinois man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and facilitating the sex trafficking of multiple women.

Deposition of Kim Foxx critical in Jose Cruz wrongful conviction case, defense attorneys tell federal judge

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 1, 2024

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx should be required to explain in a deposition why she exonerated Jose Cruz of the 1993 murder of a 16-year-old Antwane Douglas, attorneys for police defendants argue in Cruz’s wrongful conviction case in federal court.

Bears Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher endorses President Trump: 'America needs him now more than ever'

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

NFL Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has officially endorsed presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling him the only leader capable of tackling the nation's pressing issues, particularly inflation and border security.