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News from March 2025

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Medal of Honor Day highlights courage through historical figures

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

Each year, March 25th is observed as National Medal of Honor Day in the United States.

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Chicago Sky appoints Rena Wakama as new assistant coach

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

The Chicago Sky has announced the addition of Rena Wakama to Head Coach Tyler Marsh’s staff as an assistant coach.

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Jan Schakowsky calls for comprehensive privacy bill and gender equality

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky tweeted about privacy rights and gender equality on March 25, 2025.

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Delia C. Ramirez criticizes tax policies and questions U.S. leadership

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

In a series of tweets dated March 24-25, 2025, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez addressed issues related to taxation by undocumented immigrants versus corporations and critiqued past U.S. administration policies on international aid and...

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Jan Schakowsky raises concerns over intelligence committee competence

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

Jan Schakowsky recently took to social media to address pressing issues regarding national security and Social Security benefits.

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On Monday, March 24 former Kenwood Academy High School Bri McDaniel competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 4 seed.

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On Monday, March 24 former Marist High School Sydney Affolter competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 96-62.

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Aneesah Morrow, former Simeon High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

The game took place in Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28.

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Former prosecutor: Lawyers for Kim Foxx exonerees are on 'fishing expedition' in wrongful conviction lawsuit

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 24, 2025

Lawyers battling in the wrongful conviction lawsuits of two brothers convicted of the 1994 murder of a 10-year-boy on the South Side continue to dicker over the expanse of files to be included in the discovery phase of claims that the brothers’ constitutional rights were violated in their arrest and prosecution.

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Former State's Attorney Kim Foxx's legacy lives on with $120 million wrongful conviction lawsuit payout

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 24, 2025

A federal judge awarded the largest wrongful conviction settlement in the nation at $120 million to John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell for the 2003 murder of 18-year-old Christopher Collazo. Each had spent 16 years in prison until a judge threw out their convictions on their claims of police misconduct, with former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx then dropping all charges – as she had done in dozens of other cases over her eight years running the office.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Board of Investment Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois State Board of Investment Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

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Chicago Department of Aviation hosts annual airport expo and job fair on May 1

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is set to host its Fourth Annual Airport Expo and Job Fair on May 1.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Labor Relations Board Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Labor Relations Board Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Lottery Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois State Lottery Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Commerce Commission Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Commerce Commission Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Human Services Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Human Services Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.