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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 29-Oct. 5)

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 29, 2024

This week in City of Chicago history.

Entertainment events this October in City of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 29, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Chicago this month.

Chicago Fire ties Toronto FC; eliminated from playoff contention

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 29, 2024

Chicago Fire FC and Toronto FC played to a 1-1 draw at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night. With this result, Chicago Fire FC has been eliminated from playoff contention with two matches remaining in the regular season.

Lawyers spar over testing of police documents in Jose Cruz wrongful conviction case

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 29, 2024

Lawyers defending the city in the Jose Cruz wrongful conviction case have asked a federal judge to delay the testing of samples from the 1993 General Offense Case Report of the murder of a 16-year-old Antwane Douglas at North and Kedzie Avenues. Additionally, the city's defense is asking for the judge to arrange a time when both legal teams' experts can be present at the testing.

Will State's Attorney Kim Foxx throw open the prison doors during final months in office?

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 29, 2024

The scuttlebutt in Chicago among watchdogs and former Cook County prosecutors is that State's Attorney Kim Foxx will spend her remaining three months in office executing a rash of exonerations she has planned, including one convicted of the 2011 murder of a beloved off-duty Chicago police officer.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 29, 2024

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

Cook County home sales during week ending Sept. 21

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 28, 2024

There were 1,067 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

School events this week in City of Chicago: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 28, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 28, 2024

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

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board met September 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2024

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board met 12 p.m. Thursday, September 26

Chicago Fire prepares for home clash against Toronto FC

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 28, 2024

Chicago will host Toronto FC at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night in the 39th encounter between the two teams. The match, starting at 7:30 p.m. CT, will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass and transmitted locally on wlsam.com (English) and WRTO 1200 AM (Spanish).