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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

News from July 2025

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Pride Parade faces scrutiny after post-event violence in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 22, 2025

Chicago's annual Pride Parade has come under scrutiny following incidents of violence and disorder during this year's event.

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Black Hispanics make up 2.3% of Chicago arrests in 2025 Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 21, 2025

Black Hispanic arrests made up 2.3% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'Why on earth would anyone want to be a Chicago cop?'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed concerns about anti-police bias in media and the violent crime rates that contribute to making policing in Chicago an unappealing and dangerous job.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Utilities industry across Chicago City Wire publication area

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Chicago resident: Obama admin 'fully reversed' MLK's vision that 'we should be judged on the content of our character'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

Marquita Hanus, a resident of Chicago's South Side, once inspired by Barack Obama's historic election, now feels disillusioned by his presidency.

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Founder of Belvedere Trading on CBOE misconduct: 'Failure to intervene demanding money with menaces'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading LLC, has raised concerns over criminal acts and coercive demands associated with the firm that he claims have been overlooked by regulatory and federal entities.

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Founder of League of American Workers: 'Under Obama, black Americans got economically crushed'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 21, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, announced on X that his new documentary will explore claims regarding economic hardships faced by Black Americans during the Obama presidency.

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In Memoriam: Suzanne Louise Deuchler remembered on her birthday (July 21)

By H. D. Cruz | Jul 21, 2025

Suzanne Louise Deuchler was born on July 21, 1929, in Chicago, IL, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant culture of the city.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community outreach from cyber safety to roadway programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office detailed recent community engagement efforts in tweets posted between July 19-21, 2025.

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 20-26)

By L. T. Fry | Jul 21, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Chicago Police data shows whites accounting for 9.1% of city arrests in Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 20, 2025

White arrests made up 9.1% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Jack Elliott named to MLS Team of Matchday; Chris Brady earns bench spot

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender and captain Jack Elliott has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26.

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City of Chicago hires Mass.-based Pawa Law Group on contingency fee contract to sue Monsanto, FOIA records show

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Jul 19, 2025

The City of Chicago has hired the environmental litigation firm Pawa Law Group, based in Massachusetts, to represent it in a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. and related defendants, according to a contingency fee engagement letter obtained through a public records request by Chicago City Wire.

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Cook County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average

By G. H. Day | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Cook County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chicago City Wire.

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Number of White Hispanic individuals arrested grows in Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 19, 2025

White Hispanic arrests made up 24.7% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Chicago Fire FC defeats CF Montréal with a shutout victory

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 2-0 victory over CF Montréal at Stade Saputo on Saturday night.

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Chicago Fire FC faces CF Montréal as they wrap up road trip

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a two-game road trip against CF Montréal on Saturday night.

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Man exonerated in 1994 double murder receives $17 million city settlement

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

​​The Chicago City Council has approved $35.2 million in police-related legal settlements, including $17 million for Roberto Almodovar, who was convicted of a 1994 double homicide and later exonerated after more than two decades in prison.

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Chicago oversight commission seeks to limit police traffic stops

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

A civilian oversight commission is proposing to restrict when Chicago police officers can conduct traffic stops, potentially ending enforcement of several minor vehicle code violations.

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7,710 Black individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 18, 2025

Black arrests made up 62.6% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.