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News from June 2025

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Mayor Johnson announces Juneteenth initiatives amid budget concerns

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 24, 2025

With Chicago facing significant budget challenges, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced two initiatives that have drawn mixed reactions.

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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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Chance the Rapper joins Chicago Fire FC summer concert series

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced that Chance the Rapper will perform as part of the club's 2025 Summer Concert Series, presented by Café Bustelo.

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UI Health's volunteer program becomes largest in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Volunteer Services at UI Health has surpassed 1,000 active volunteers, establishing its program as the largest hospital volunteer initiative in Illinois and the fourth-largest nationwide.

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Rush University highlights achievements of its undergraduate health sciences programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Kellye Walters-Warren, MS, transitioned from retail to a career in clinical nutrition after completing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) at Rush University in 2020.

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CDOT begins work on raised crosswalks along Damen Avenue

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 23, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the commencement of construction work on Damen Avenue, focusing on installing raised crosswalks and intersections.

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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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Chicago announces changes to 'One System' shelter initiative amid budget concerns

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2025

The City of Chicago and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) have announced upcoming changes to the city's shelter system, known as the One System Initiative.

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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.