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Chicago awards over $6M in CityArts grants to more than 300 arts groups

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through the CityArts program in 2025, according to an announcement from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of...

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After School Matters opens Orleans Teen Center offering paid programs for local teens

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the opening ceremony for the Orleans Teen Center in Cabrini-Green, a new facility operated by After School Matters (ASM) on Chicago’s Near North Side.

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Chicago leaders announce closure plan for Calumet landfill; conversion to public parkland set

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa announced the future closure of the Calumet Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) and plans to convert its 43-acre site into public parkland.

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Chicago leads US cities in violent crime decline as local officials dispute federal claims

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

Chicago has experienced a significant reduction in violent crime during 2025, according to a recent Axios report.

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Chicago sues Justice Department over restrictions on community policing grant

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

The City of Chicago, along with the City of Saint Paul, has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding conditions attached to a $6.25 million grant from the DOJ’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services...

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Chicago named as new live broadcast site for 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

Chicago will be featured as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” for the first time, according to an announcement made by ABC7, Dick Clark Productions, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Choose Chicago.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for UN investigation amid immigration crackdown; opens new teen center

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

This weekend, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed several key issues and participated in community events across the city.

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Which former City of Chicago area high school stars will compete on Thursday, Nov. 20?

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 17, 2025

Thursday, Nov. 20 will see these former City of Chicago area high school stars in competition.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Austrian sexual predator, child sex offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 16, 2025

Stefan Cseve, a criminal illegal alien from Austria with convictions for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, numerous sexual predator in a public park offenses, child sex offender loitering, in violation of the sex offender registry and currently charged with murder, rape or sexual abuse of a minor, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 16, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met 7 p.m. Thursday, November 13

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Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Nov. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Friday, Nov. 14

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Cook County Land Bank Authority - Land Transactions Committee met Nov. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Land Bank Authority - Land Transactions Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 12

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Cook County Health Board of Directors Human Relations Committee met Nov. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Human Relations Committee met Thursday, Nov. 13

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Tom Ahern shares updates on armed robbery, murder charge, and burglaries in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 16, 2025

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department reported on three major crime incidents between November 15-16, including armed robbery charges, a first-degree murder charge, and citywide burglaries.

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Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Nov. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Thursday, Nov. 13

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Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee met Nov. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 12

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Cook County Commission on Human Rights met Nov. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

Cook County Commission on Human Rights met Thursday, Nov. 13

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City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met Nov. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, Nov. 11

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City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Friday, Oct. 17

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City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Nov. 12