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Monday, November 17, 2025

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Rep. Perez: Rep. García’s ballot switch is 'beneath the dignity of his office'

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd District, has called for the House to rebuke Representative Jesús "Chuy" García for orchestrating a ballot handoff to his chief of staff.

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

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Tom Ahern shares updates on armed robbery, murder charge, and burglaries in Chicago

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department reported on three major crime incidents between November 15-16, including armed robbery charges, a first-degree murder charge, and citywide burglaries.

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 16, 2025

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Tom Ahern shares updates on Chicago police investigations into sexual exploitation and cold case arrest

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 15, 2025

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department posted on X about recent developments in law enforcement activities on November 14 and November 15, including actions against sexual exploitation and new charges in a decades-old homicide case following...

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Tom Ahern shares updates on recent aggravated battery charges and double homicide investigation

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 14, 2025

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department posted updates between November 13 and November 14, 2025 regarding recent aggravated battery charges and an ongoing double homicide investigation in Chicago.

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Rep. McLaughlin on legislative rules: 'Rules don't matter to Democrats, it's all about advantage and how they can use the politics of it'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Illinois 52nd District State Representative Martin McLaughlin has accused Democratic leaders of bypassing established procedures during a late-night budget vote to gain political advantage.

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Tom Ahern shares updates on major criminal cases and arrests in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, provided updates via X on several significant crimes between November 12-13, including burglaries across multiple districts and charges related to murder and aggravated battery.

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Tom Ahern posts updates on criminal investigations and Veterans Day message

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted several updates on November 11, 2025.

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Tom Ahern reports armed robbery and multiple felony charges in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 10, 2025

Tom Ahern shared updates on several serious crimes in Chicago between November 8 and November 10, including an armed robbery on CTA property and felony charges involving violence against police officers.

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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO: Mayor 'Johnson’s proposed budget will make things worse'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 10, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, expressed concerns over Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget for Chicago.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Mamdani’s preference for socialism is now the norm among Democrats'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 10, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, expressed concerns over the Democratic Party's increasing support for socialism, describing it as detrimental to the nation.

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Rep. Halbrook: Illinois' green energy mandates are 'very difficult and very expensive'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 10, 2025

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative from Illinois, said that the state's green mandates are exacerbating grid reliability and affordability issues by creating challenging wind and solar projects while leaders avoid taking responsibility.

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Tom Ahern reports aggravated battery charge and police-involved shooting in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 8, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates on November 8, 2025 about an aggravated battery charge involving a deadly weapon and a preliminary statement regarding a police-involved shooting.

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Tom Ahern reports on vehicular hijackings and police-involved shooting in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 8, 2025

Tom Ahern shared updates via Twitter on recent law enforcement activities in Chicago between November 7-8, including charges filed for vehicular hijacking, armed robbery incidents involving rideshare drivers, and details regarding a...

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Tom Ahern reports on recent violent crime charges in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, shared details about three separate criminal cases between November 6 and November 7, 2025.

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Political commentator Szypul challenges Pritzker over education policies: ‘Deranged Democrats are coming for your children’

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Paul A. Szypul, a social media commentator on X, expressed concerns about Governor J.B. Pritzker's use of profanity and Democratic education policies, suggesting they reflect a broader effort to impose gender ideology in schools and coarsen public...

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America First Legal seeks federal probe of Illinois child mental-health screening law

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 6, 2025

America First Legal (AFL) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, urging an investigation into Illinois' new law mandating annual mental-health screenings for children without parental consent.

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Tom Ahern reports arrests and police activity in Chicago on November 5, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 5, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates on arrests and ongoing investigations on November 5, 2025.

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Tom Ahern reports on recent Chicago crime incidents via social media

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 5, 2025

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department shared updates about an aggravated battery charge against an officer, a CTA robbery, and multiple burglaries in early November.

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Tom Ahern reports firearm-related charges and vehicular hijacking arrests in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 5, 2025

Tom Ahern announced multiple charges related to aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in Chicago on November 5, 2025.