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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

News from July 2025

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Cook County home sales in week ending July 19

By A. S. Tackett | Jul 26, 2025

There were 1,109 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chicago Sky fall to Seattle Storm as injuries hamper lineup

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 26, 2025

The Chicago Sky were defeated by the Seattle Storm 57-95 at Wintrust Arena in their first meeting of the season.

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Chicago Fire secures narrow victory over New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field on Saturday night.

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Key witness in Henderson murder case ordered to appear after missing depositions in wrongful conviction suit

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 25, 2025

A federal judge has ordered Kenneth McGraw, a key witness in the 1994 murder investigation of 10-year-old Rodney Collins, to appear in court after failing to show up for two depositions in a wrongful conviction lawsuit involving Reginald Henderson.

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Founder of Belvedere Trading on legal dispute: They should be 'fixing past accounting wrongs'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 25, 2025

William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading, has alleged attorney misconduct facilitated his removal and financial harm during a legal dispute involving the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights commendation, officer training, and community outreach

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 25, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on receiving a school commendation, officer EMT training graduation, and hosting a game night at North Austin Public Library via posts dated July 24-25, 2025.

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Calls for reform amid alderman Walter Burnett Jr.'s resignation

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 25, 2025

Walter Burnett Jr., the 27th Ward alderman and dean of Chicago's City Council, has announced his resignation.

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Chicago Fire FC hosts New York Red Bulls for crucial Eastern Conference rematch

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 25, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to face the New York Red Bulls in an Eastern Conference rematch on Saturday, July 26, at Soldier Field.

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Chicago Sky teams up with Mattel for Barbie Game Day at United Center

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 25, 2025

The Chicago Sky, in collaboration with Mattel, will host the second annual Barbie Game Day on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the United Center.

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David Dewar on Faith & Fire conference: ‘I would encourage anybody to show up for encouragement’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 24, 2025

David Dewar, a former Democratic candidate for House District 35 and now a member of the Illinois MAGA Official group, is urging Illinois voters to attend the upcoming Faith & Fire Conference, calling it a chance for like-minded groups and individuals to coordinate ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

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Former Chicago FOP officials push to recharge 3 gang members in off-duty officer’s killing

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 24, 2025

Former leaders of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) are urging federal prosecutors and Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill-Burke to bring charges against three members of the Spanish Cobras street gang in the 2011 murder of Officer Clifton Lewis.

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AVIAC president on states’ lawsuit challenging Trump immigration policies: Illegal immigrants ‘costing states billions’

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 24, 2025

Don Rosenberg, president of Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime (AVIAC), objected to a lawsuit filed by Illinois and 20 other states aimed at blocking Trump administration rules that limit federal education and health care funding based on immigration status.

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Chicago hires Cohen Milstein on contingency to probe food delivery companies

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 24, 2025

The City of Chicago has engaged the law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC under a contingency fee agreement to investigate and potentially file lawsuits against Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates.

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11 Amercian Indian or Alaska Native individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 24, 2025

Amercian Indian or Alaska Native arrests made up 0.1% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals met July 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 24, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals met 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community outreach and recent law enforcement activity

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 24, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted updates on Twitter between July 23-24, describing their involvement in youth events at Apachi Day Camp in Evanston and therapy dog visits at a domestic violence courthouse.

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Chicago aldermen propose resolution against masked ICE agents

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 24, 2025

In Chicago, Aldermen Andre Vasquez and Michael Rodriguez have introduced a resolution in the City Council targeting federal agents' use of masks.

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Four Chicago Fire Academy players join U.S. U-15 national team for Concacaf championship

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 24, 2025

Chicago Fire FC and U.S. Soccer have announced that four players from the Chicago Fire Academy have been selected for the U.S. Under-15 Boys’ National Team.

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How many unknown individuals were arrested in Chicago during Q2?

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 23, 2025

Unknown arrests made up 0.3% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Village of Brighton Public Safety Committee met July 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 23, 2025

Village of Brighton Public Safety Committee met Monday, July 21