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Cook County Sheriff’s Office highlights outreach program, arrest operation, and scam warning

ByChicago City WireMar 21, 2026

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced free vehicle light repairs through its Lightsaver Program on March 20 and reported a significant fugitive arrest later that day.


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Chicago Fire FC signs Jack Sandmeyer to short-term agreement for upcoming match

Chicago Fire FC has signed defender Jack Sandmeyer from its second team on a short-term deal ahead of their match against Philadelphia Union. Sandmeyer was recently drafted out of college and has already made an impact with Chicago Fire II. The move aligns with league rules allowing temporary promotions from affiliate teams.
Nick Daugherty and Gavin Triezenberg

Who are the City of Chicago area high school alumni in action on Sunday, March 22?

Sunday, March 22 will see these former City of Chicago area high school stars in competition.
Bill Pender, Superintendent at Rosemont Elementary School District 78

Rosemont Elementary School District 78: 132 white students were enrolled in schools in the 2024-25 school year

In Rosemont Elementary School District 78, 61.4% of students identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

Chicago mayor limits media questions to on-topic issues at Riverwalk event

ByChicago City WireMar 20, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office confirmed it limited media questions at a recent Riverwalk event. Journalists criticized this as uncommon practice and questioned its impact on transparency.


Thomas Dart Cook County Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff’s Office highlights community outreach in recent tweets

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office used its Twitter account in March 2026 to promote community-focused initiatives including student internet safety sessions, a mobile library program, and a revamped public reporting website.
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Four Chicago Fire FC players called up for national team duty in March window

Four Chicago Fire FC players have been called up for national team duty during this month’s FIFA window. Leonardo Barroso, Dylan Borso, Christopher Cupps, and Viktor Radojević will represent Portugal, the United States, and Serbia at various youth levels.
Kaleb-Wolf De Melo Torres, Ambassador for Shriners Children's

Shriners Children’s confirms Alec and Kaleb are alive and well

Shriners Children’s has confirmed that Alec and Kaleb are alive after false rumors circulated online. The organization urges people to verify information before sharing it on social media.