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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met April 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, April 15

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City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission will meet April 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission will meet Wednesday, April 16

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City of Prospect Heights City Council met April 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2025

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Tuesday, April 15

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Chicago Sky sign Puisis and Boler to training camp contracts

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

The Chicago Sky have signed Sammie Puisis and Tilly Boler to training camp contracts, as announced by the team today.

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Chicago revamps entry rights for faster land sales process

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

Improvements to the City of Chicago’s right-of-entry protocols for land buyers will significantly reduce the time typically required for survey work.

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City approves support for Loop residential conversion project

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

City Council has approved significant support for the transformation of the historic Continental and Commercial building at 208 S. LaSalle St into residential space.

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Lincoln Park record store building proposed for landmark status

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

The former WAX TRAX!

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Chicago proposes ordinance to mitigate pollution impact in vulnerable communities

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

Chicago has introduced a new ordinance aimed at protecting communities from disproportionate pollution.

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Chicago Blues Festival returns with line-up including Mavis Staples and Bobby Rush

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

The City of Chicago, together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival, happening from June 5 to June 8.

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Near West Side industrial project may receive Cook County tax incentive

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

A new industrial complex is planned for the Near West Side with the aid of a proposed Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive.

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Washington Park community center project secures land and funding approval

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

Sunshine Gospel Ministries is set to replace 4.1 acres of City land with a new community center in Washington Park.

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Historic Harris Bank building to be converted into 345 residential units

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

The City Council has approved financial support for the conversion of the historic Harris Trust and Savings Bank building located at 111 W. Monroe St. into a residential property.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights contributions to public safety and recovery initiatives

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 16, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recognized public safety telecommunicators and highlighted responses to emergency situations on April 15-16, 2025.

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Cook County home prices rose in February 2025 compared to February 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

In February, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $22,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 14.5%.

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Mayor releases report on youth employment and engagement in Chicago for 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has released the Youth Impact Report 2024, highlighting a significant year for youth engagement and employment in Chicago.

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Chicago Sky picks Maddy Westbeld in second round of 2025 WNBA Draft

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The Chicago Sky selected forward Maddy Westbeld from Notre Dame with the 16th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft.

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Chicago Sky selects Aicha Coulibaly from Texas A&M in 2025 WNBA Draft

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The Chicago Sky has made a strategic addition to their roster by selecting guard Aicha Coulibaly in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft.

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Viva Aerobus introduces new direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Viva, Mexico's ultra-low-cost airline, has announced a new international service linking Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office updates on recent initiatives and acknowledgments, April 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office, in recent social media posts dated from April 14 to 15, 2025, shared updates on an arrest related to the River North initiative, expressed gratitude towards public safety telecommunicators, and introduced a...

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Illinois taxpayers face increased burden as tax revenue allocation draws scrutiny

By Chicago City Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The annual tax burden for Illinois residents continues to rise, with each household paying an average of $13,099 in various taxes, including property and sales taxes.