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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community outreach from cyber safety to roadway programs

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 21, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office detailed recent community engagement efforts in tweets posted between July 19-21, 2025.

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 20-26)

By L. T. Fry | Jul 21, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Chicago Police data shows whites accounting for 9.1% of city arrests in Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 20, 2025

White arrests made up 9.1% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Chicago city council introduces and approves new planning, development, and housing measures

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

Please find press releases attached announcing various measures introduced and approved by the Chicago City Council today.

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Chicago City Council considers changes to granny flats and parking regulations

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

Illinois Policy experts are available in Chicago to comment on the upcoming city council meeting.

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Chicago Fire prepares for Eastern Conference clash against Atlanta United

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to begin a two-game road trip with a match against Atlanta United FC.

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Charles Gaines: Night/Crimes exhibition opens at Art Institute Of Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago has announced the upcoming exhibition, "Charles Gaines: Night/Crimes," which will be on display from August 9, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

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Chicago commemorates victims of '95 heat wave; honors WWII hero with military funeral

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

On the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials are paying tribute to the over 700 individuals who lost their lives during the tragic event.

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Jack Elliott named to MLS Team of Matchday; Chris Brady earns bench spot

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 20, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender and captain Jack Elliott has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26.

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City of Chicago hires Mass.-based Pawa Law Group on contingency fee contract to sue Monsanto, FOIA records show

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Jul 19, 2025

The City of Chicago has hired the environmental litigation firm Pawa Law Group, based in Massachusetts, to represent it in a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. and related defendants, according to a contingency fee engagement letter obtained through a public records request by Chicago City Wire.

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Cook County home sales during week ending July 12

By A. S. Tackett | Jul 19, 2025

There were 1,575 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cook County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average

By G. H. Day | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Cook County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chicago City Wire.

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Number of White Hispanic individuals arrested grows in Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 19, 2025

White Hispanic arrests made up 24.7% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Chicago Fire FC defeats CF Montréal with a shutout victory

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 2-0 victory over CF Montréal at Stade Saputo on Saturday night.

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Chicago Fire FC faces CF Montréal as they wrap up road trip

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 19, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a two-game road trip against CF Montréal on Saturday night.

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Man exonerated in 1994 double murder receives $17 million city settlement

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

​​The Chicago City Council has approved $35.2 million in police-related legal settlements, including $17 million for Roberto Almodovar, who was convicted of a 1994 double homicide and later exonerated after more than two decades in prison.

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Chicago oversight commission seeks to limit police traffic stops

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 18, 2025

A civilian oversight commission is proposing to restrict when Chicago police officers can conduct traffic stops, potentially ending enforcement of several minor vehicle code violations.

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7,710 Black individuals arrested in Chicago during Q2

By J. A. Schumacher | Jul 18, 2025

Black arrests made up 62.6% of the 12,321 arrests registered in Chicago during the second quarter of 2025.

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Bronzeville Academy Charter School students suspended 75 times just in 2023-24 school year

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 18, 2025

There were 75 incidents of students being suspended just in Bronzeville Academy Charter School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights summer camp and community outreach initiatives

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 18, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on its summer camp kickoff, participation at Maine Township SummerFest in Des Plaines, and ongoing "Stop the Bleed" training sessions via Twitter between July 17-18, 2025.