Chicago City Wire

There were 509 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending April 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

School event this week in City of Chicago: April 27 - May 3

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

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Bronzeville Academy Charter School in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of the students in Bronzeville Academy Charter School passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County Sheriff's Office shares arrest, recovery, and community engagement updates

The Cook County Sheriff's Office detailed recent actions, including an arrest collaboration with the U.S. Marshals and a recovery program success, as of April 25-26, 2025.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

Newly elected Cook County GOP chairman Del Mar seeks to breathe new life into party: ‘We're just going to cut the bull****’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Apr 26, 2025

Longtime Republican figure Aaron Del Mar was elected chairman of the Cook County Republican Party on April 23 with over 85% of the vote in a contested election held at Moretti's in Baker’s Hall on Tuesday, April 22.

Did Betty Shabazz International Charter School students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.6% of the students in Betty Shabazz International Charter School passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met April 24

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Thursday, April 24

Village of Rosemont Public Safety Officers Pension Fund Board of Trustees met April 23

Village of Rosemont Public Safety Officers Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 23

Cook County Health Board of Directors will meet April 25

Cook County Health Board of Directors will meet Friday, April 25

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met March 25

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met Tuesday, March 25

City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met March 25

City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met Tuesday, March 25

Arbor Day celebrated with tree-planting event in Chicago's West Woodlawn

Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in a tree-planting event in West Woodlawn, hosted by Blacks in Green, to celebrate Arbor Day.

Sheriff's Office shares key updates on arrest, community event, and recruitment

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on various activities through their recent social media posts, including the arrest of a 17-year-old for firearm possession, an upcoming Missing Persons Day event, and recruitment efforts for...

Mayor Johnson reveals $2 million in community development grants for local businesses

Ten neighborhood business projects in Chicago will receive a total of $2 million through Community Development Grants, according to an announcement by Mayor Brandon Johnson. “These investments speak to the promise of the Housing and Economic...

Chicago announces $2 million in community development grants

Ten neighborhood business projects will receive a total of $2 million in Community Development Grants, as announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Hounds prepare for key match against Warriors with revised lineup

The Chicago Hounds are set to face the Utah Warriors in a pivotal Major League Rugby matchup.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 28?

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 28.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?