Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said he feels “deep sympathy” for Charlie Kirk and his family following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder and Illinois native, adding that Kirk should be “remembered fondly” for encouraging young adults to think critically about complex topics through public debate.
The University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) has issued a protocol for undocumented students and community members if they observe or experience immigration enforcement efforts on campus—including how to "report the presence" of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on campus and who to contact in case of an "immigration related emergency."
Timeline Theatre Company, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,900,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).
Oasis Productions, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $880,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $17,362,500 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that Chicago's surge in violent crime necessitates expanded federal law enforcement support and tougher prosecutions.
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker has exacerbated Illinois' long-standing issues that contribute to residents leaving the state.
Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it shared commentary from Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO, arguing the Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) actions contradict its said commitment to protecting and educating CPS students.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on X that a suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for homicide was arrested in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.
Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate and former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the executive authority of the governor's office during his campaign rollout.