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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 23, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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Chicago Police data shows Asians or Pacific Islanders accounting for 1.1% of city arrests in Q4

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Asian or Pacific Islander arrests made up 1.1% of the 11,568 arrests registered in Chicago during the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Remembering Alfred G. "Al" Ronan's Death Anniversary: reflections on the career of the lobbyist (January 22)

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Alfred G. "Al" Ronan died on January 22, 2023, in Chicago City, IL.

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Delia Ramirez opposes intimidation in communities and VA service privatization

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez highlights her dedication to community safety and advocacy for veteran services through recent tweets dated January 21-22, 2025.

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Chicago Fire signs young talent Robert Turdean to historic homegrown player deal

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the signing of 15-year-old Robert Turdean to a record-breaking Homegrown Player contract.

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Mike Quigley's recent statements address key national issues

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley recently shared his views on immigration raids in Chicago and criticized former President Trump's actions related to January 6 events.

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Chicago announces Good Food Fund Grant Round 2 awardees

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), has revealed the recipients of the final round of the Good Food Fund Grant program.

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Jan Schakowsky discusses community rights and reproductive health in recent tweets

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky shared insights on community rights workshops and reproductive health challenges through social media posts dated January 21-22, 2025.

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Chicago awards $30M for community development

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

A health center in Washington Park, a nutritional facility in Riverdale, and a learning center in South Lawndale are among the projects to benefit from Community Development Grants announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning...

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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Number of Black Hispanic individuals arrested grows in Q4

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Black Hispanic arrests made up 2.6% of the 11,568 arrests registered in Chicago during the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Mark Halperin: Bill Daley, longtime Biden ally, said the former president's pardons are 'disgusting'

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Journalist Mark Halperin reported that Bill Daley, a longtime ally of President Joe Biden and former Chief of Staff to Barack Obama, expressed disapproval of Biden's recent pardons.

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Jan Schakowsky comments on Elon Musk and joins MLK Day events

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky voiced concerns about Elon Musk's behavior while participating in community events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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Chicago announces winners of 'You Name a Snowplow' contest

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) in Chicago has announced the winners of the city's third annual "You Name a Snowplow" contest.

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Delia C. Ramirez advocates for expanded public tax filing options

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez addressed constituents through social media posts on January 21st regarding new tax filing options in Illinois and expressed personal reflections on faith and political campaign financing issues

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Chicago Fire FC signs Jonathan Bamba from Celta de Vigo

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the acquisition of winger Jonathan Bamba as a Designated Player from Spanish club Celta de Vigo.

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North Lawndale set for $40 million housing development under new initiative

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

Ninety-nine new homes valued at $40 million are set to be developed in North Lawndale, as announced by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) through its Missing Middle housing initiative.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24.

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Chicago Public Schools under scrutiny for email about incoming Trump administration

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jan 20, 2025

A recent Chicago Public Schools (CPS) email to parents expressing fear over the incoming Trump administration has been met with skepticism from some CPS parents.

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Did Mayor Johnson stiff community group in sweetheart mortgage deal?

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 20, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson took advantage of a special mortgage deal for employees of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in 2009 that granted first-time home buyers a $3,000 no-interest loan, records with the Cook County Clerk’s office show.