Chicago City Wire

In the 2023-24 school year, 72% of Betty Shabazz International Charter School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chicago Fire FC launches jersey auction benefiting youth program

Chicago Fire FC has announced the launch of its 2025 Commemorative Jersey Auction, with proceeds going to the Chicago Fire Foundation’s P.L.A.Y.S. Program.

Brendan Reilly considers challenging Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President

First came Ellen Burke, a former prosecutor who challenged the established political machine and won the Cook County State’s Attorney position.

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights canine milestones and community training events

The Cook County Sheriff's Office celebrated birthdays of two working dogs while hosting an emergency response training event in early May.

City attorneys ordered to produce detectives’ 'street files' in wrongful conviction cases of brothers convicted of killing a 10-year-old

By W.J. Kennedy | May 6, 2025

A federal judge has ordered city attorneys to produce detective “street files” of homicides from 1989 to 1996 in the wrongful conviction lawsuits of brothers Reginald Henderson and Sean Tyler, convicted of the 1994 murder of ten-year-old Rodney Collins.

De La Salle's Schergen among IHSA board members who remain silent on transgender sports policy

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 5, 2025

Tom Schergen, principal of De La Salle Institute in Chicago, board member for Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 and a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors, has come under scrutiny for his refusal to comment on the organization’s stance regarding transgender athletes in women’s sports.

In 2023-24 school year, 74.6% of Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.6% of Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet May 7

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board will meet Wednesday, May 7

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees will meet May 6

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 6

City of Waukegan City Council will meet May 5

City of Waukegan City Council will meet Monday, May 5

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet May 7

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 7

Remembering Tony Canadeo's birthday: NFL Hall of Fame Back (May 5)

Anthony Canadeo was born in Chicago on May 5, 1919.

Cook County Board of Commissioners Technology and Innovation Committee met April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Technology and Innovation Committee met Wednesday, April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met Wednesday, April 9

Cook County JTDC Advisory Board will meet May 7

Cook County JTDC Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, May 7

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee will meet May 8

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee will meet Thursday, May 8

Illinois faces population decline amid high taxes and policy challenges

Illinois is experiencing a significant population decline, raising concerns about the effectiveness of state and local government policies.

Simple steps to improve your mental health this spring

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to focus on emotional well-being.

Cook County Board of Commissioners Contract Compliance Committee met April 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Contract Compliance Committee met Wednesday, April 9

City of Wheaton Local Liquor Commission will meet May 8