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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

News from June 2025

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Belvedere Trading founder: 'Shielding federal crimes and criminal fraud is completely different from ordinary legal malpractice'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

William C. Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading LLC, has alleged significant financial misconduct within the company he established.

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Founder of Belvedere Trading: 'Money did not belong to certain Belvedere personnel was being wired to newly opened accounts'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading, has expressed dissatisfaction with the involvement of U.S. Attorney Patrick M. Collins in a financial misconduct case involving his company.

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Chicago Sky falls short against Washington Mystics

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Chicago Sky faced a setback against the Washington Mystics, losing 72-79 at Wintrust Arena on June 17.

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Chicago City Council approves planning measures and supports veteran-owned businesses

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Various measures were introduced and approved by the Chicago City Council on June 18, 2025.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community engagement with therapy dogs and local events

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has actively engaged with its community through recent initiatives involving therapy dogs visiting children's hospitals and participating in local biking events.

FOIA request sent to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding emails sent by mayor on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to the Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

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Chicago Sky partners with bet365 as official sports betting partner

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Chicago Sky, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), has announced a multi-year partnership with bet365.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025.

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Rogers Park resident McCollum-Ottinger on Ald. Hadden's tenure: 'Chicago’s just the worst place imaginable'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 18, 2025

Brent McCollum-Ottinger is one of a growing chorus of voices speaking out against the radicalism of 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden.

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Home prices in Cook County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.9%.

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There were 43,526 Asian students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In Cook County schools, 43,526 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Boyd Healthcare offers free school and sports physicals in late June

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Boyd Healthcare is providing free school and sports physicals from June 30 to July 3 at its Rural Health Clinic locations.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on service dogs, festivals, and inmate mail

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently celebrated their canine units' birthdays while also contributing to community safety at a major cultural festival.

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Chicago advises preparation for upcoming extreme heat

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for extreme heat expected this weekend and early next week.

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Chicago faces unrest amid clashes over federal immigration enforcement

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Chicago is currently experiencing significant unrest as local leaders and residents clash over federal immigration enforcement.

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Chicago Hounds to face New England Free Jacks in 2025 Eastern Conference Final

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Two top teams in Major League Rugby are set to compete in the 2025 Eastern Conference Final.

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Art Institute exhibits contemporary drawings from Stenn Family Collection

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago will present an exhibition titled "Contemporary Drawings from the Stenn Family Collection" from June 28 to September 15, 2025.

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Straight, white business owners excluded from Illinois State Board of Education's Juneteenth & Pride Vendor Fair

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 17, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a Juneteenth and Pride Vendor Fair to celebrate and uplift Black-owned and LGBTQIA+ businesses exclusively, according to internal communications shared with Chicago City Wire.

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Bally’s settles lawsuit, ends race-based IPO terms in Chicago casino: ‘Long overdue to end this racial discrimination in America’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 17, 2025

Bally’s Corporation has settled a federal lawsuit over its race- and gender-based investment terms tied to its $1.7 billion Chicago casino project—but the company says it will still meet a City of Chicago mandate requiring 25% minority ownership.