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News from April 2025

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Kim Foxx murder exoneration case falling apart with dismissal of charges against some defendants

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 30, 2025

Chicago police officers named in the wrongful conviction lawsuit of convicted murderer Arnold Day have filed a motion in federal court for summary judgement (dismissal of charges) against them on the heels of a summary judgement for others named in the lawsuit.

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Test expectations: How many Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 92.7% of Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mayor Johnson proposes Residential Investment Corporation to boost Chicago’s affordable housing

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing forward with a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the city's longstanding affordable housing issues.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center renews Commission on Cancer accreditation

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The University of Illinois Cancer Center has been reaccredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), signifying adherence to comprehensive, patient-centered standards for cancer care.

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Chicago to host May Day rally and march with increased safety measures

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has announced a planned May Day march and rally for May 1, taking place in both Union Park and Grant Park.

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Whitney M. Young Magnet High School principal Rickey Harris remains silent on IHSA's transgender athlete policy amid controversy

By Chicago City Wire reports | Apr 30, 2025

Rickey Harris, principal of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and recently elected member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors, has declined to comment on the organization's policy regarding biological male transgender athletes in female sports.

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Ben Plumley, former Lane Tech College Prep High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Bradley Braves on Tuesday, April 29.

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Tuesday, April 29: Kenwood Academy High School standout Alana Powell’s college team loses to Western Michigan Broncos

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Western Michigan Broncos on Tuesday, April 29.

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On Tuesday, April 29, former Lane Tech College Prep High School standout Ethan Borggren’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Northwestern Wildcats won 11-7 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Butler Bulldogs on Tuesday, April 29.

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Anthony Consiglio, former Marist High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Jim Schmid Field at Stuart Sports Complex.

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Tuesday, April 29: St. Rita of Cascia High School standout Bobby Atkinson’s college team loses to Illinois Fighting Illini

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Bradley Braves lost 5-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday, April 29.

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Tuesday, April 29: Mount Carmel High School standout Julien Hachem’s college team wins to Minnesota Golden Gophers

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The North Dakota State Bison won 6-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Tuesday, April 29.

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Jack Lausch, former Brother Rice High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park.

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On Tuesday, April 29, former Kenwood Academy High School standout Alana Powell’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Mary M. Bell Field.

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Tuesday, April 29: St. Rita of Cascia High School standout Patrick Smith’s college team wins to Blackburn Beavers

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

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Anthony Consiglio, former Marist High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Aurora Spartans won 17-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Edgewood Eagles on Tuesday, April 29.

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St. Ignatius High School standouts Danny Johnson and William Duff’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 29

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 30, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

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Brandon Johnson faces backlash from Democrats over Emanuel criticism

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 29, 2025

Chicago's political landscape is shifting as Mayor Brandon Johnson faces increasing criticism, not only from opposition parties but also from fellow Democrats.

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Field Museum unveils exhibit featuring ecologist Lesley de Souza

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 29, 2025

The Field Museum's new exhibition, "The Changing Face of Science," features conservation ecologist Lesley de Souza and her work on freshwater ecosystems.