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School events this week in City of Chicago: June 1-7

By Chicago City Wire | May 31, 2025

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

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2024: Chicago Public School District 299 administrators rank 285th highest in state for average salary

By Chicago City Wire | May 31, 2025

Administrators in Chicago Public School District 299 earn an average of $118,951 per year, ranking 285th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sky prepare for rematch against Wings after securing first win

By Chicago City Wire | May 31, 2025

The Chicago Sky are set to face the Dallas Wings for the second time this week, following their recent victory.

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Chicago Fire triumphs over Orlando City with decisive away win

By Chicago City Wire | May 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Saturday night.

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Betty Shabazz International Charter School administrators rank 163rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

Administrators in Betty Shabazz International Charter School earn an average of $131,059 per year, ranking 163rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Policy Institute Executive: 'Brandon Johnson isn't just incompetent, he's the lowest form of unapologetic race hustler

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

Jesse Arm, Executive Director of External Affairs at the Manhattan Institute, said that Mayor Brandon Johnson employs racially divisive governance and favoritism, alleging that he prioritizes race over merit in city leadership.

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Chicago faces challenges with peacekeeper funding amid ongoing crime concerns

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

By late morning on April 22, a shooting incident occurred near Grace and Peace Church in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood.

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Chicago Fire faces Orlando City aiming to bounce back from recent loss

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to play against Orlando City SC in the fourth leg of their five-game road trip on Saturday, May 31.

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Chicago Hounds announce roster changes ahead of Week 16 clash with New Orleans Gold

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

The Chicago Hounds have announced their roster for the upcoming Week 16 game against the New Orleans Gold.

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Sergio Oregel Jr. joins U.S. U-20 team for Cairo training camp

By Chicago City Wire | May 30, 2025

CHICAGO (May 30, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC and U.S. Soccer have announced that Homegrown midfielder Sergio Oregel Jr. has been selected for the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team's upcoming international training camp in Cairo, Egypt, from June 2 to June...

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Opposition mounts for cancellation of Drag Story Time event for young children at Beverly Library

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 30, 2025

A "Drag Story Time" event happening next week at the Beverly branch of the Chicago Public Library has prompted calls for cancellation from a congressional candidate and a conservative advocacy group.

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49th Ward resident says Ald. Maria Hadden enables online harassment: ‘She should care about everyone’

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 29, 2025

Vaughn Buxton, a 58-year-old resident of Chicago’s 49th Ward, says that Ald. Maria Hadden is ignoring online harassment directed at him and other critics, alleging the alderwoman has allowed defamatory posts to remain on her social media pages despite repeated attempts to bring the issue to her attention.

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Chicago man charged in D.C. Israeli Embassy double homicide had ties to radical political groups

By W.J. Kennedy | May 29, 2025

Elias Rodriguez, the Chicago man charged with first degree murder

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Analysis: Rosemont Elementary School District 78 administrators rank 135th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Rosemont Elementary School District 78 earn an average of $134,900 per year, ranking 135th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chicago Hounds secure playoff berth with victory over Carolina Anthem

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Chicago Hounds secured a playoff spot in the 2025 Major League Rugby season by defeating the Carolina Anthem 33-19 on Saturday night.

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Robert Peters announces run for Congress amid controversy over past remarks

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

State Senator Robert J. Peters of Chicago has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.

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Independent Review Panel reverses suspension for Chicago Fire FC’s Dje D’Avilla

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Independent Review Panel has decided to overturn the suspension of Chicago Fire FC midfielder Dje D’Avilla.

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Sky prepare for home game against Wings featuring rookie Paige Bueckers

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Chicago Sky are set to face the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena on Thursday, May 29.

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García faces questions over association with father of suspected D.C. Israeli Embassy shooter

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 29, 2025

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL) is facing criticism for his association with Eric Rodriguez, the father of Elias Rodriguez—the man charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. on May 21.

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Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | May 28, 2025

Chicago residents paid approximately $854.3 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in 2024.