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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

News from June 2025

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143 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Of the 148 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 143 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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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO: Warrant crisis puts 'CPD officers lives in grave danger'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has raised concerns over Cook County's handling of arrest warrants and protection orders, suggesting that these failures have increased risks for both police officers and victims.

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U.S. DOJ Attorney amidst Belvedere Trading dispute: 'Attorneys who violate the trust of their clients' 'will be held accountable'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Andrew Boutros, an attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), emphasized the accountability faced by legal professionals who fail in their fiduciary responsibilities or betray client trust in financial cases.

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Critics question effectiveness of Mayor Johnson's affordable housing plans

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has been promoting his affordable housing initiatives, including the Green Social Housing program and a $1.25 billion housing bond.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (June 22-28)

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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There were 170,528 Black students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.2% of students enrolled in Cook County schools identified as Black.

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Chicago City Wire publication area records 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located within the Chicago City Wire publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Chicago Sky set for rematch against Atlanta Dream after earlier defeat

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2025

The Chicago Sky will face off against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, June 22, in a road game marking their second meeting this season.

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49th Ward resident on Ald. Hadden’s leadership, decline of Rogers Park: 'She has divided this ward and depending on who you are demographically is whether or not you matter'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 21, 2025

A longtime resident of Chicago’s 49th Ward is breaking their silence—anonymously—out of what they say is fear of retaliation, which they have been subjected to before, from 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden and her supporters.

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Weekly recap of Cook County home sales during week ending June 14

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 21, 2025

There were 868 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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FDA: 2 companies in cities within DuPage County received 5 citations in Q1

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 21, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Cook County Sheriff's Office announces initiatives on motorist safety and community engagement

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 21, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has launched new initiatives focusing on motorist safety funded by state grants while also engaging in community events like the Special Olympics Torch Run.

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Fmr. U.S. Rep. Flanagan: ‘The next battlefield of mass tort litigation is taking shape’

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2025

Michael Patrick Flanagan, a former U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 5th Congressional District, has expressed concerns about the impact of mass tort litigation on judicial efficiency and fairness.

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Founder of League of American Workers on Obama's legacy: 'The myth of Obama shows real cracks'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that former President Barack Obama's influence is waning within the Democratic Party and his hometown.

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Sky aim to rebound against Mercury after narrow loss earlier this season

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The Chicago Sky will face the Phoenix Mercury for their second encounter of the season on Saturday, June 21, at Wintrust Arena.

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Chicago appoints members to new reparations task force

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the members of the Chicago Reparations Task Force.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on operations and community programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 19, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office provided updates on recent activities through social media posts dated June 18-19, 2025.

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Chicago names unchanged roster for Eastern Conference Final rematch

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Chicago's Head Coach Chris Latham has announced the roster for the upcoming 2025 Eastern Conference Final, keeping the same lineup that triumphed over Old Glory DC in last weekend's semi-finals.

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President of Awake Illinois: Homeschooling bill 'was going to criminalize parents'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Shannon Adcock, president of Awake Illinois, expressed concerns about a proposed law that she says would classify unregistered homeschoolers as truants, thus allowing state investigations.

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Report: costs to house and provide health care for migrants far higher than reported as ICE ramps up removals

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 18, 2025

By the end of this calendar year, Illinois will have spent over $2.5 billion over the past five years on health care and housing for migrants, many of whom are here illegally, a recent report by the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) shows. The amount is far greater than originally anticipated.