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Brad Stephens appointed assistant house minority leader by Tony McCombie

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Brad Stephens has been appointed as Assistant House Minority Leader for the 104th General Assembly.

Chicago announces second round grantees for community growers program

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), has announced the recipients of grants from the second round of the Community Growers Program.

FOIA Request Sent to Cook County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Cook County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

Chicago Fire FC signs Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP B

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the acquisition of Portuguese defender Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP B. The 19-year-old will join as a U22 initiative signing and occupy an international roster spot.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17?

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17.

No approval needed from State’s Attorney for some firearms-related felonies, report says

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 13, 2025

Chicago police are charging for some firearms-related felonies in Englewood without approval from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO), according to a CWB Chicago report.

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Dec. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Dec. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Thursday, Dec. 12

City of Waukegan City Council met Dec. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

Cook County Board of Commissioners Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Cook County Board of Commissioners Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules and Administration Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Cook County Health Board of Directors Human Resources Committee met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Human Resources Committee met Thursday, Jan. 9

City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met January 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 13, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met 7 p.m. Thursday, January 9

Cook County Board of Commissioners Human Relations Committee met Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Cook County Board of Commissioners Human Relations Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 18

City of Winchester Board met Jan. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

City of Winchester Board met Wednesday, Jan. 8

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, Jan. 9

City of Wheaton City Council met Dec. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 13, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

Chicago sues ex-employee over alleged emergency rental aid fraud

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monique Rhivers, a former city employee, for allegedly defrauding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).