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Chicago Hounds sign US Eagles scrumhalf Ruben de Haas through 2026 MLR season

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 15, 2025

The Chicago Hounds have signed Ruben de Haas, the starting scrumhalf for the US Eagles, to a one-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2026 Major League Rugby (MLR) season.

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FOIA responses show no proof Judge Walton was threatened by police after acquitting Preckwinkle aide accused of attacking officer

By Chicago City Wire reports | Nov 14, 2025

More than a year after Cook County Judge Tyria B. Walton said Chicago police threatened her following her acquittal of Whitley Temple, official records show no evidence that an investigation was ever conducted.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Only enforcement of the rule of federal immigration law will undo the calamity that resulted from an open border'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for the State of Illinois, has called on state and city leaders to cease undermining federal immigration enforcement and to restore the rule of law as a means to prevent further violence.

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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on student safety: 'The children of our city face danger every day'

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 14, 2025

Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), expressed concerns that Chicago leaders are neglecting the persistent dangers faced by students while focusing on issues related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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Inspector general criticizes handling of mayor's gift room at Chicago City Hall

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 14, 2025

A recent report from the Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has detailed concerns over how Mayor Brandon Johnson handled gifts received since taking office.

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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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Paul Vallas criticizes Democratic leaders over government shutdown vote and city official's remarks

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Paul Vallas used social media posts on November 12-13, 2025 to comment on Democratic infighting over a bipartisan Senate vote that ended a government shutdown and respond critically to statements made by Alder Byron Sigcho Lopez about corporate...

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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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Chicago debates reintroducing corporate head tax amid economic uncertainty

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Chicago is considering reinstating a corporate head tax, an idea previously implemented and later abandoned by the city.

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FOIA request sent to Chicago Public School District 299 regarding H-1B visa employee records on November 13

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Chicago Public School District 299 regarding records concerning employees on H-1B visas on November 13, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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Chicago faces heightened tensions after gunfire incident involving resident and federal officers

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

Gunfire between a Chicago resident and federal officers last week has intensified tensions between city officials and the federal government.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office recognizes veterans within department on Veterans Day

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

On November 11, 2025, the Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several messages on social media thanking its veteran members for their service in observance of Veterans Day.

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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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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on K9 unit, retail crime prevention, and Veterans Day

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several updates between November 10-11, 2025 about its K9 unit anniversary, joint efforts with the Chicago Police Department to prevent retail crime in downtown Chicago, and a message honoring veterans for...

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Paul Vallas addresses youth violence statistics and honors service members in recent posts

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

Paul Vallas highlighted persistent issues of youth violence in Chicago through references to historical reporting and current statistics in tweets posted on November 10–11, 2025.

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Chicago Hounds re-sign team captain Lucas Rumball through next season

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

The Chicago Hounds have extended the contract of their 2025 team captain, Lucas Rumball, for one more year.

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Mayor Johnson urges UN action over immigration raids and SNAP cuts affecting Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 11, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the impact of federal immigration enforcement and food assistance cuts on Chicago residents.

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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.