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Retired homicide detective: 'Can't coddle criminals' and expect murder rates to go down

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 7, 2025

The reasons why Chicago is the murder capital of the nation for 13 years running are glaringly obvious, says Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski, and the city’s progressive leaders seem almost perversely committed to maintaining the status quo.

Eyewitness to the murder 'never recanted his testimony' against Jose Cruz

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 7, 2025

Lawyers for Jose Cruz, convicted of a 1993 gang murder but freed by former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx,

UI Health receives $40M to expand Southwest side healthcare services

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 7, 2025

UI Health has been awarded nearly $40 million to enhance healthcare services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

Congresswoman Ramirez announces art competition and environmental scorecard

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 7, 2025

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez has announced a 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in her Illinois district.

This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (April 6-12)

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 6, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

Chicago City Wire publication area records 420 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Chicago City Wire publication area submitted 420 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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Cook County Health and Hospitals Board of Directors System met April 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 6, 2025

Cook County Health and Hospitals Board of Directors System met 9 a.m. Friday, April 4

Cook County Sheriff's Office promotes child abuse prevention and resilience training

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 6, 2025

In April 2025, the Cook County Sheriff's Office engaged with the public through tweets advocating for child abuse awareness, personal resilience, and highlighting the rejuvenating impact of therapy dogs in healthcare environments

Cook County sees record number of property tax appeals for 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 5, 2025

The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) has reported a significant increase in property tax appeals for the 2024 tax year, with a nearly 41% rise in Property Index Numbers (PINs) compared to 2023.

School event this week in City of Chicago: April 6-12

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 5, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 5, 2025

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

Week ending March 29: Cook County home sales

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 5, 2025

There were 645 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending March 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board met Wednesday, April 2

City of Waukegan City Council will meet April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council will meet Monday, April 7

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, April 2

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Thursday, April 3

City of Winchester Board met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

City of Winchester Board met Wednesday, April 2

City of Wheaton City Council will meet April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council will meet Monday, April 7

New York Red Bulls secure win over Chicago Fire FC with late first-half penalty

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 5, 2025

Chicago Fire FC fell to the New York Red Bulls in a 2-1 defeat at Sports Illustrated Stadium, bringing both teams to a record of 3-2-2 with 11 points each.