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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Analysis: Cook County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

Property owners in Cook County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chicago City Wire.

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3,244 White Hispanic individuals arrested in Chicago during Q1

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

White Hispanic arrests made up 24.6% of the 13,208 arrests registered in Chicago during the first quarter of 2025.

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2022: Cook County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Cook County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.2%.

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Chicago Fire FC aims to extend unbeaten streak against FC Cincinnati

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a two-match homestand against FC Cincinnati this Saturday night at Soldier Field.

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Chicago fire suffers first home loss of the season to FC Cincinnati

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC faced a challenging match at home, losing 3-2 to FC Cincinnati on April 19, 2025, at Soldier Field.

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How many Black individuals were arrested in Chicago during Q1?

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 18, 2025

Black arrests made up 62.6% of the 13,208 arrests registered in Chicago during the first quarter of 2025.

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Chicago Fire FC to host Detroit City FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 18, 2025

CHICAGO—U.S. Soccer in partnership with Chicago Fire FC has confirmed that the club will face Detroit City FC (USL Championship) in the Round of 32 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office updates on crime, jail communication, and public safety recognition

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 18, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates regarding an arrest for illegal firearm possession, a new mail option for individuals in jail, and public acknowledgment of Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Chicago spring bridge lifts to accommodate boat passage start April 19

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 18, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that spring bridge lifts will commence on Saturday, April 19.

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Chicago Fire prepares to face FC Cincinnati in key home fixture

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 18, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will face FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field on Saturday night.

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Lawsuit claims ABA's legal scholarship discriminates against white students

By Chicago City Wire reports | Apr 18, 2025

The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Bar Association (ABA), which has its headquarters on North Clark Street in Chicago, alleging its Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund discriminates based on race.

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Chicago Sky signs Jessika Carter to training camp contract

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 17, 2025

The Chicago Sky has signed Jessika Carter to a training camp contract, as announced by the team.

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Chicago Hounds announce team changes ahead of game against Seattle Seawolves

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 17, 2025

Chicago Hounds Head Coach Chris Latham has announced the roster for the Week 10 matchup against the Seattle Seawolves.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office extends gratitude during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 17, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recognized public safety telecommunicators and promoted community safety initiatives on April 17, 2025.

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Chicago seeks new Poet Laureate with applications open until May 29

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 17, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Public Library (CPL), and the Poetry Foundation, has opened applications for the position of Chicago’s next Poet Laureate.

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New alderman Quezada approved to represent Chicago's 35th Ward

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 17, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Anthony Joel Quezada to replace Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the alderman for Chicago's 35th Ward.

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Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez facing renewed questions over residency after public meeting controversy: 'Even Byron doesn't want to live in his neighborhood'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Apr 16, 2025

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) is facing renewed questions about his residency after an incident in which his office ejected a reporter from a publicly advertised community meeting.

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Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met April 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Monday, April 14

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Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee met Friday, April 11