Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against federal officer
An alleged member of a Chicago street gang has been charged with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in an immigration enforcement operation.
IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican thief, illegal entrant arrested by ICE in Chicago
Ricardo Pichardo-Zambrano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for theft and use of a vehicle in another crime and illegal entry, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Government-related event in City of Chicago happening Oct. 12-18
In City of Chicago, the following event is scheduled for this week.
- This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 12-18)
- Celebrating Jack Schaffer's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the businessman and politician (October 12)
- Chicago Fire FC II sets club points record after shootout win over Columbus Crew 2
- Dept. of Homeland Security: WGN video editor ‘arrested for throwing objects at law enforcement’
- Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August
Cook County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 4
There were 234 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
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This week's school event in City of Chicago: Oct. 12-18
The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.
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Chicago Fire FC II to play New England Revolution II in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
Chicago Fire FC II will play against New England Revolution II in the first round of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
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Rep. Tarver introduces bill in Illinois House to restrict gambling credit use
State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II is the author of a bill in the Illinois House targeting financial transactions related to gambling.
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Chicago Contrarian founder on NYC mayoral election: ‘A mood of panic has overcome the AFT’
Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is increasingly anxious about the upcoming New York City mayoral race, warning that Mayor Brandon Johnson's record in Chicago may be undermining the...
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Florida Voice News Asst. Director: Gov. Pritzker's rhetoric on federal agents in Chicago is 'disgusting'
Eric Daugherty, assistant news director of FL Voice News, expressed concerns over transparency and access to facts following remarks by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding a reported attack on federal agents.
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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed assaulter, DUI offender arrested by ICE in Chicago
Pedro Juan Avalos-Quezada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for aggravated assault with a weapon, driving under the influence of liquor, trespassing and traffic offense, 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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Paul Vallas questions Chicago leaders on youth violence and budget priorities
Paul Vallas used a series of posts in October 2025 to question Chicago's leadership on issues including youth violence statistics and police resource allocation.
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Jason Shokalook wins Golden Boot as Chicago Fire FC II makes league history
Chicago Fire FC II forward Jason Shokalook has won the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot award after scoring 20 goals in 22 matches this season.
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H-2A approvals for Chicago City Wire publication area's Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry employers during 2024
All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in the Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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CFPB director says Chicago transit funding paused over race-based contracting concerns
Russ Vought, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), announced on X that $2.1 billion in Chicago transit projects were paused to ensure federal funding is not distributed through race-based contracting.
