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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community engagement with therapy dogs and local events

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has actively engaged with its community through recent initiatives involving therapy dogs visiting children's hospitals and participating in local biking events.

FOIA request sent to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

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Mayor proposes ordinance for redevelopment of vacant properties

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

An ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council aims to introduce two new tools to facilitate redevelopment projects that are hindered by liens on vacant properties.

FOIA request sent to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding emails sent by mayor on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to the Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

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Tax incentive proposed for historic Fulton Market landmark

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Davis & Rankin Building, a historic structure located on the Near West Side, is set for a $77 million commercial rehabilitation.

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North Lawndale industrial complex receives tax incentive approval

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A redevelopment project for a former illegal dump site in North Lawndale has been approved by the City Council.

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Chicago Sky partners with bet365 as official sports betting partner

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Chicago Sky, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), has announced a multi-year partnership with bet365.

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Mayor Johnson proposes housing project in North Lawndale

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Eight multi-unit buildings are planned for construction in North Lawndale following a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council.

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Grant proposal seeks $1.2M for Pullman's Greenstone Church renovations

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Exterior improvements to the Greenstone United Methodist Church in Pullman may soon be underway.

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City Council approves land sales for North Lawndale housing projects

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Seventeen multi-unit residential buildings are set to be built in North Lawndale following the City Council's approval of the sale of 16 city-owned lots and additional financial backing.

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Black Ensemble Theater seeks city support for $5M expansion

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Black Ensemble Theater plans to expand its Uptown performance complex with the addition of a 150-seat studio theater and a rehearsal room.

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Police board president addresses ongoing police disciplinary arbitration case

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

President Kyle Cooper addressed the arbitration of police disciplinary cases during the June 18 Police Board public meeting.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Law Department regarding contingency fee contracts on June 18, 2025.

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City approves land sale for East Garfield Park community plaza

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A new community plaza is set to be developed in East Garfield Park after the City Council approved the sale of a quarter-acre of city land.

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Rogers Park resident McCollum-Ottinger on Ald. Hadden's tenure: 'Chicago’s just the worst place imaginable'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 18, 2025

Brent McCollum-Ottinger is one of a growing chorus of voices speaking out against the radicalism of 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden.

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Home prices in Cook County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.9%.

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There were 43,526 Asian students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

In Cook County schools, 43,526 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Boyd Healthcare offers free school and sports physicals in late June

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Boyd Healthcare is providing free school and sports physicals from June 30 to July 3 at its Rural Health Clinic locations.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on service dogs, festivals, and inmate mail

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently celebrated their canine units' birthdays while also contributing to community safety at a major cultural festival.

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Chicago advises preparation for upcoming extreme heat

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for extreme heat expected this weekend and early next week.