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Illinois DOGE Profile: $700K per year to the Black Researchers Collective

By LGIS News Service | Mar 23, 2025

Author and poet Glenance Green and former Chicago Urban League President Shari Runner started the "Black Researchers Collective" in 2020 to "activate and mobilize communities to use research and data to create and sustain change across Chicago communities and beyond." By 2023, they had secured a recurring $700,000 annual appropriation from State of Illinois taxpayers to fund their group.

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Tren de Aragua gang member arrested for murder charges in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 23, 2025

US Marshals have announced the arrest of a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, wanted in Chicago for two counts of murder and kidnapping.

281 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Information industry across Chicago City Wire publication area in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in the Chicago City Wire publication area submitted 281 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 22, 2025

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

Chicago Fire signs Diego Konincks on short-term deal

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the signing of defender Diego Konincks from Chicago Fire FC II on a short-term agreement.

Chicago Fire FC announces lineup changes ahead of match against Vancouver Whitecaps

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a three-game road trip with a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Mike Quigley's comments address local engagement and international conflict

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley shared his views on community engagement in Chicago and international conflicts involving Israel and Hamas through social media posts dated March 21-22, 2025

Delia C. Ramirez discusses Trump’s educational policies and local issues

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 22, 2025

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez addresses educational policy concerns linked to Donald Trump while paying tribute to Cynthia Soto's legacy in Illinois politics as seen in recent tweets from March 21-22, 2025

Delia C. Ramirez criticizes policies affecting veterans and education

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez voiced strong opinions via social media posts dated March 21, 2025.

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Department investigates alleged Title IX violations in Illinois schools

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the initiation of investigations into three educational entities in Illinois: the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and...

Chicago Fire faces Vancouver Whitecaps aiming for third consecutive away win

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a three-game road trip against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, March 22, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Congressman Mike Quigley's recent activities supporting federal workers and local communities

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley recently highlighted his advocacy efforts through social media posts dated March 21, 2025.

Rush Medical College celebrates Match Day with future doctors

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Every March, Rush Medical College's graduating students learn where their medical careers will lead them next.

Jan Schakowsky addresses Trump actions and international concerns in recent tweets

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky recently expressed her views on Twitter regarding Trump's political maneuvers and educational policies as well as violence in Guatemala's Río Tebernal region.

Washington Street bike lane closure planned for ComEd project

By Chicago City Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Starting Monday, March 24, the Loop Link bike lane on Washington Street between Wells Street and LaSalle Street will be closed for approximately 12 to 16 weeks.

Small Business Administration Records: New CPD Deputy Chief Yolanda Talley received $21K PPP loan for 'other personal care' business

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 20, 2025

Yolanda Talley, newly-named second in command of the Chicago Police Department, received a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP) for $20,833 in 2021 for a self-described "other personal care services" business, according to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) records.