August, 2025 Stories | Chicago City Wire

Chicago officials mark start of new concourse D at o’hare international airport

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Chicago, along with Mayor Brandon Johnson, has announced the groundbreaking for the new Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.

Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper David Molenda earns MLS NEXT Rising Star honor

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II goalkeeper David Molenda has been named MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchweek 23, following his performance in a 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union II on July 15.

O'Hare launches $1.3B Concourse D expansion under mayor Johnson's administration

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago officials have started construction on the New Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport, a $1.3 billion project marking the first major step in the airport’s terminal expansion.

Art Institute’s Caillebotte exhibit draws criticism over focus on privilege and identity

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to Gustave Caillebotte, a French Impressionist painter known for his technical skill and significant support of his contemporaries.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?

By K. H. Chan | Aug 26, 2025

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

Vallas on Pritzker hosting Texas Dems: ‘Gerrymandering is a cancer’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Aug 26, 2025

As dozens of Texas Democrats returned to Austin last week after spending two weeks in Illinois to block a Republican-led redistricting vote, critics are calling their move political theater that only spotlighted the hypocrisy of their host, Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Loretto Hospital

By T. T. Collins | Aug 25, 2025

Loretto Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $8,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Howard Brown Health Center

By T. T. Collins | Aug 25, 2025

Howard Brown Health Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $502,852 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Former Chicago FOP leaders urge state’s attorney to recharge gang members in officer’s 2011 murder

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 25, 2025

Two former Fraternal Order of Police leaders have reached out to Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, urging State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to recharge three Latin Cobra gang members in the 2011 murder of police officer Clifton Lewis.

Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse opposes Pritzker’s new expanded civil lawsuit legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 25, 2025

Lawsuit reform advocates with Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse are voicing opposition after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation allowing trial lawyers nationwide to file lawsuits in Illinois courts, even when the alleged injury occurred outside the state and defendants have no local presence.

Former FOP spokesman Preib says wrongful conviction settlements add millions to Chicago’s pension strain

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 25, 2025

Martin Preib, the former spokesman for the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, says multimillion-dollar wrongful conviction settlements approved by city officials are adding financial strain to an already underfunded police pension system, according to a recent column.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Neighborhood Network Alliance

By T. T. Collins | Aug 25, 2025

Neighborhood Network Alliance, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Pritzker rejects Chicago Teachers Union’s demand for more school funding

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 25, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has decided not to provide a financial bailout for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) despite increasing demands from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).

44 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry across Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 25, 2025

Of the 46 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 44 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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News from August 2025

Chicago officials mark start of new concourse D at o’hare international airport

Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper David Molenda earns MLS NEXT Rising Star honor

O'Hare launches $1.3B Concourse D expansion under mayor Johnson's administration

Art Institute’s Caillebotte exhibit draws criticism over focus on privilege and identity

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?

Vallas on Pritzker hosting Texas Dems: ‘Gerrymandering is a cancer’

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Loretto Hospital

Illinois DOGE Profile: Howard Brown Health Center

Former Chicago FOP leaders urge state’s attorney to recharge gang members in officer’s 2011 murder

Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse opposes Pritzker’s new expanded civil lawsuit legislation

Former FOP spokesman Preib says wrongful conviction settlements add millions to Chicago’s pension strain

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Neighborhood Network Alliance

Pritzker rejects Chicago Teachers Union’s demand for more school funding

44 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry across Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will meet August 26

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met July 28

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole will meet Aug. 25

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Engineering, Planning & Development Oversight Committee met Aug. 21

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Technology & Operations Committee met Aug. 21

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board of Directors met Aug. 21

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