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Paul Vallas used social media posts on November 12-13, 2025 to comment on Democratic infighting over a bipartisan Senate vote that ended a government shutdown and respond critically to statements made by Alder Byron Sigcho Lopez about corporate...

Tom Ahern shares updates on major criminal cases and arrests in Chicago

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, provided updates via X on several significant crimes between November 12-13, including burglaries across multiple districts and charges related to murder and aggravated battery.

Chicago debates reintroducing corporate head tax amid economic uncertainty

Chicago is considering reinstating a corporate head tax, an idea previously implemented and later abandoned by the city.

FOIA request sent to Chicago Public School District 299 regarding H-1B visa employee records on November 13

FOIA Request to Chicago Public School District 299 regarding records concerning employees on H-1B visas on November 13, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

Chicago faces heightened tensions after gunfire incident involving resident and federal officers

Gunfire between a Chicago resident and federal officers last week has intensified tensions between city officials and the federal government.

Cook County Sheriff's Office recognizes veterans within department on Veterans Day

On November 11, 2025, the Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several messages on social media thanking its veteran members for their service in observance of Veterans Day.

Tom Ahern posts updates on criminal investigations and Veterans Day message

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted several updates on November 11, 2025.

Cook County Sheriff's Office shares updates on K9 unit, retail crime prevention, and Veterans Day

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several updates between November 10-11, 2025 about its K9 unit anniversary, joint efforts with the Chicago Police Department to prevent retail crime in downtown Chicago, and a message honoring veterans for...

Paul Vallas addresses youth violence statistics and honors service members in recent posts

Paul Vallas highlighted persistent issues of youth violence in Chicago through references to historical reporting and current statistics in tweets posted on November 10–11, 2025.

Chicago Hounds re-sign team captain Lucas Rumball through next season

The Chicago Hounds have extended the contract of their 2025 team captain, Lucas Rumball, for one more year.

Mayor Johnson urges UN action over immigration raids and SNAP cuts affecting Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the impact of federal immigration enforcement and food assistance cuts on Chicago residents.

Tom Ahern reports armed robbery and multiple felony charges in Chicago

Tom Ahern shared updates on several serious crimes in Chicago between November 8 and November 10, including an armed robbery on CTA property and felony charges involving violence against police officers.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO: Mayor 'Johnson’s proposed budget will make things worse'

Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, expressed concerns over Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget for Chicago.

Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Mamdani’s preference for socialism is now the norm among Democrats'

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, expressed concerns over the Democratic Party's increasing support for socialism, describing it as detrimental to the nation.

Rep. Halbrook: Illinois' green energy mandates are 'very difficult and very expensive'

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative from Illinois, said that the state's green mandates are exacerbating grid reliability and affordability issues by creating challenging wind and solar projects while leaders avoid taking responsibility.

Field Museum researchers highlight role for mosses as forensic evidence

Researchers from the Field Museum in Chicago have published a study highlighting the potential of mosses, or bryophytes, as valuable forensic evidence.

Mexican national charged with concealing body arrested by ICE Chicago

ICE Chicago has taken into custody a Mexican national, Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, who faces charges related to the concealment of a body.

Chicago faces continued youth violence as officials focus on immigration enforcement