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William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading, has alleged attorney misconduct facilitated his removal and financial harm during a legal dispute involving the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights commendation, officer training, and community outreach

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on receiving a school commendation, officer EMT training graduation, and hosting a game night at North Austin Public Library via posts dated July 24-25, 2025.

Calls for reform amid alderman Walter Burnett Jr.'s resignation

Walter Burnett Jr., the 27th Ward alderman and dean of Chicago's City Council, has announced his resignation.

Chicago Fire FC hosts New York Red Bulls for crucial Eastern Conference rematch

Chicago Fire FC is set to face the New York Red Bulls in an Eastern Conference rematch on Saturday, July 26, at Soldier Field.

David Dewar on Faith & Fire conference: ‘I would encourage anybody to show up for encouragement’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 24, 2025

David Dewar, a former Democratic candidate for House District 35 and now a member of the Illinois MAGA Official group, is urging Illinois voters to attend the upcoming Faith & Fire Conference, calling it a chance for like-minded groups and individuals to coordinate ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Former Chicago FOP officials push to recharge 3 gang members in off-duty officer’s killing

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 24, 2025

Former leaders of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) are urging federal prosecutors and Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill-Burke to bring charges against three members of the Spanish Cobras street gang in the 2011 murder of Officer Clifton Lewis.

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AVIAC president on states’ lawsuit challenging Trump immigration policies: Illegal immigrants ‘costing states billions’

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 24, 2025

Don Rosenberg, president of Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime (AVIAC), objected to a lawsuit filed by Illinois and 20 other states aimed at blocking Trump administration rules that limit federal education and health care funding based on immigration status.

Chicago hires Cohen Milstein on contingency to probe food delivery companies

The City of Chicago has engaged the law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC under a contingency fee agreement to investigate and potentially file lawsuits against Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates.

11 Amercian Indian or Alaska Native individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 24, 2025

Amercian Indian or Alaska Native arrests made up 0.1% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals met July 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 24, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals met 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community outreach and recent law enforcement activity

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted updates on Twitter between July 23-24, describing their involvement in youth events at Apachi Day Camp in Evanston and therapy dog visits at a domestic violence courthouse.

Chicago aldermen propose resolution against masked ICE agents

In Chicago, Aldermen Andre Vasquez and Michael Rodriguez have introduced a resolution in the City Council targeting federal agents' use of masks.

Four Chicago Fire Academy players join U.S. U-15 national team for Concacaf championship

Chicago Fire FC and U.S. Soccer have announced that four players from the Chicago Fire Academy have been selected for the U.S. Under-15 Boys’ National Team.

How many unknown individuals were arrested in Chicago during Q2?

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 23, 2025

Unknown arrests made up 0.3% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

Village of Brighton Public Safety Committee met July 21

Village of Brighton Public Safety Committee met Monday, July 21

Village of Brighton Village Board met June 25

Village of Brighton Village Board met Wednesday, June 25

City of Waukegan City Council met June 30

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, June 30

City of Waukegan City Council met July 21

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, July 21

Cook County Health Board of Directors Managed Care Committee met July 18