Chicago City Wire

Rush University recently honored four faculty members with appointments to endowed positions during a ceremony on June 26.

City Council updates City Lots for Working Families Program with new income limits and housing types

The Chicago City Council has approved amendments to the City Lots for Working Families (CL4WF) Program, aiming to update and modernize the initiative that was first established in 2017.

City Council approves land sale and TIF for Southbridge Phase 1c development

The Chicago City Council has approved the sale of city-owned land at 2311-2315 S. State Street and authorized up to $11.9 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Southbridge Phase 1C development.

Chicago Fire FC draws with Atlanta United FC

Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC ended their match in a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Chicago Fire FC II aims for ten-game unbeaten streak against New England Revolution II

Chicago Fire FC II is set to play against New England Revolution II at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday, July 13.

How did home valuation prices perform in Cook County in May 2025, compared to May 2024?

By G. H. Day | Jul 15, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $25,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 4.1%.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Intrinsic 2 Charter High School during 2023-24 school year?

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 15, 2025

There were 185 incidents of students being suspended just in Intrinsic 2 Charter High School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission will meet July 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16

July 15: Commemorating the birth of Kathleen L. "Kay" Wojcik, noted businesswoman and politician

By H. D. Cruz | Jul 15, 2025

Kathleen L. "Kay" Wojcik was born on July 15, 1936, in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Sky face crucial test against Atlanta Dream before All-Star break

The Chicago Sky are set to face the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena on July 16, with the game beginning at 11 a.m. CT.

Village of Rosemont Village Board of Trustees met July 14

Village of Rosemont Village Board of Trustees met Monday, July 14

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met July 14

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 14

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees will meet July 15

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, July 15

Village of Brighton Zoning Committee will meet July 15

Village of Brighton Zoning Committee will meet Tuesday, July 15

City of Waukegan City Council met June 16

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, June 16

Chicago Fire FC faces Atlanta United in crucial Eastern Conference clash

Chicago Fire FC will face Atlanta United FC on Wednesday, July 16, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Police Department regarding arrest records from Pride event on July 15