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Monday, July 14, 2025

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Chicago City Wire publication area records 418 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024

In 2024, 99.5% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 14, 2025

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Cook County Sheriff's Office announces safety patrols, arrest operation and recruitment drive

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has announced increased speed enforcement patrols through August 1 as well as a recent fugitive apprehension in partnership with federal authorities.

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 12, 2025

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Chicago Contrarian highlights Johnson’s call to grow local revenue amid limited state funding

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson believes local revenue has room to grow, despite a lack of state funding, as discussed during recent budget roundtable talks.

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Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By T. R. Harrell | Jul 11, 2025

Chicago residents paid just over $81.1 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office updates on arrests and community programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office provided updates on their recent activities via social media posts between July 9-11, 2025.

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Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce addresses community: 'there is still no public alert by Hadden's office about West Nile'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 9, 2025

In a July 4 email to community members, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce announced a press conference to demand transparency about a recent West Nile virus detection—citing 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden’s failure to alert the public after being notified by the city’s health department on June 30.

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Chicago joins lawsuit against Trump's immigration policy enforcement

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Last night, the City of Chicago sought court approval to join a group of "sanctuary" jurisdictions in a federal lawsuit.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on K9 unit and community programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 8, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently shared updates on social media regarding various initiatives including celebrating a K9 unit member's birthday, hosting senior self-defense classes, and providing resources for unhoused individuals through...

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Guidance on managing summer bug bites in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 8, 2025

Summer in Chicago invites outdoor activities, but it also means more insects.

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Chicago City Wire publication area records 1,964 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 7, 2025

Of the 1,977 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 1,964 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares community initiatives from July

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 7, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently shared updates on its involvement in community services throughout early July.

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Zohran Mamdani's NYC win: Lessons for Chicago politics

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 7, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies in Chicago may see Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary as a model for their political future.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office updates include conference participation and holiday greeting

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 4, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates about their involvement at a national conference in Dallas and local law enforcement activities in Chicago.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office promotes vehicle safety and engages in community events

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 3, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office issued several updates on vehicle safety initiatives and upcoming Fourth of July celebrations on July 2-3, highlighting their Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program and participation in a local Touch-A-Truck event aimed...

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Chicago announces Divvy membership cuts and station expansions amid peak riding season

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 3, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft have announced a series of improvements to the Divvy bike and scooter share system.

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Chicago’s airports prepare for surge in passengers over Independence Day weekend

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 2, 2025

As the United States gears up for its 249th Independence Day, Chicago's O'Hare and Midway International Airports are preparing to accommodate an influx of travelers.

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Chicago Tribune faces buyouts as part of restructuring under Alden ownership

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 2, 2025

Two weeks ago, Tribune Publishing informed the Chicago Tribune Guild that buyout offers are available for staff at the Chicago Tribune.

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Last-minute cancellation of Pride North sparks outrage, questions over Ald. Hadden’s role and intentions: 'Highly suspicious'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 1, 2025

Maria Hadden, alderperson of Chicago’s 49th Ward, canceled the annual Pride North street festival in Rogers Park less than 24 hours before it was scheduled to begin, leading some residents and business owners to question the timing and handling of the decision.

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Chicago mayor vetoes teen curfew measure amid rising concerns

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 1, 2025

Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, recently vetoed a curfew measure aimed at controlling late-night gatherings of unsupervised minors.

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Chicago begins $5.1M reconstruction on Central Park Avenue

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Public Building Commission (PBC) have initiated a street reconstruction project on Central Park Avenue in the 17th Ward's Chicago Lawn neighborhood.