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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'School board appointees have been responsible for property taxes rising at least $324 million'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, said that property taxes will rise for Chicago residents under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board, despite claims to the contrary.

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Chicago hires Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar to collect unpaid debts on contingency

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

The City of Chicago has engaged the services of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar LLC to manage collections on unpaid city debts, including traffic fines, utility bills, and property claims.

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Chicago Public School District 299 had $9.4 billion in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By I. D. Holmes | Jul 29, 2025

Chicago Public School District 299 had the highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chicago faces likely property tax hike amid growing deficit and resident concerns

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

In Chicago, discussions about the city’s finances have intensified following comments from Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski, who told Bloomberg that a property tax increase is “likely” due to a projected $1 billion budget deficit.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights community outreach and safety reminders in recent updates

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates between July 27-29, 2025 about participating in youth camps, partnering with specialty courts for recovery events, and responding to child endangerment calls during hot weather.

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FOIA request sent to Cook County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Cook County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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Elizabeth Catlett retrospective coming to Art Institute of Chicago in August 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago will present a retrospective exhibition on Elizabeth Catlett, titled “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies,” from August 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

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Chicago Sky seek turnaround in third matchup against Mystics

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 29, 2025

The Chicago Sky are set to face the Washington Mystics for the third time this season on Tuesday, July 28, at CareFirst Arena.

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Chicago considered 93rd happiest place to live in America in 2025

By K. D. Herring | Jul 28, 2025

WalletHub ranked Chicago as the 93rd happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

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Founder of League of American Workers on new documentary: 'Who is Obama, really — and why does it matter today?'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, announced on X that he has released a new documentary about former President Barack Obama, which premiered on July 20.

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President of League of American Workers on Obama's presidency: 70% of Americans say race relations got 'worse when he left office'

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that perceptions of race relations deteriorated significantly during Barack Obama's tenure.

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City of Chicago hires Markoff Law to collect unpaid debts on contingency

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

The City of Chicago has retained Markoff Law LLC to collect unpaid municipal debts, including violations, utility bills, and damage claims, under a contingency fee agreement.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Chicago City Wire publication area

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

Of the 849 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 835 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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In Memoriam: Howard W. Carroll remembered on his birthday (July 28)

By H. D. Cruz | Jul 28, 2025

Howard W. "Howie" Carroll was born on July 28, 1942, in Chicago, IL, into a working-class family.

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Cook County faces criticism over rising property taxes amid calls for reform

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

Cook County’s property tax system has come under renewed scrutiny following the Cook County Democratic Party’s recent decision to remove County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.

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Sky break attendance record at United Center during loss to Fever

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

A sellout crowd of 19,601 attended the Chicago Sky’s matchup against the Indiana Fever at the United Center on Sunday, setting a new franchise attendance record.

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Chicago Sky sign guard Sevgi Uzun for rest of WNBA season

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

The Chicago Sky have signed free agent guard Sevgi Uzun to a contract for the remainder of the season, according to an announcement from the team. “We’re excited to add a two-way point guard in Sevgi Uzun,” said Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca....

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Chicago Sky waive guard Moriah Jefferson after midseason acquisition

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 28, 2025

The Chicago Sky have released guard Moriah Jefferson, according to a statement from the team on July 28, 2025.

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Cook County home sales in week ending July 19

By A. S. Tackett | Jul 26, 2025

There were 1,109 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chicago Sky fall to Seattle Storm as injuries hamper lineup

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 26, 2025

The Chicago Sky were defeated by the Seattle Storm 57-95 at Wintrust Arena in their first meeting of the season.