Chicago City Wire

The City of Chicago announced on Sep. 8 that it will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a series of events and parades across the city beginning Friday, September 11, and continuing through Wednesday, September 16. Major festivities include El Grito Chicago at Grant Park’s Butler Field, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village, and additional parades along Commercial Avenue.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently used its social media platform to highlight community engagement efforts, recognize staff contributions, and announce improvements to public services. On September 6, 2026, the office posted about a visit to a local youth center: "Big smiles and wagging tails at the Ford Heights Boys & Girls Club! Therapy K9 Zilly, joined by our Cook County Sheriff's Office Tails of Redemption pups Nellie and Radar, stopped by to share hugs, kisses, and lots of fun.

Illinois Comptroller and Chicago mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza says she would deploy drone surveillance, social media tracking and mass vehicle impoundments against street takeovers if elected mayor of Chicago. “As Mayor, the lawlessness of street takeovers ends on my watch,” Mendoza said in a Sept.

These former City of Chicago area high school stars set for games on Thursday, Sept. 10. Ed Howard Tennessee Smokies Infielder 6′1″ 185 Mount Carmel High School Hometown: Chicago Next Game: vs. Birmingham Barons, Thursday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Gabriel Pena Oberlin Yeomen Athlete Freshman DePaul College Prep Hometown: Chicago Next Game: vs. Denison Big Red, Thursday, Sept.

The average school administrator salary in ACE Amandla Charter School was $129,699 in the 2024-25 school year, while the average teacher salary was $64,241, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. ACE Amandla Charter School roughly covers schools within Cook County and has a main office in Chicago. Statewide, the average school administrator salary increased 11.1% over the five years ending in 2024-25 school year, compared with a 15.3% increase in average teacher salary.

Drew Thorpe pitched five scoreless innings during Triple-A Charlotte’s 4-1 victory over Buffalo, marking his fifth start for the Knights as part of his injury rehabilitation. The game took place Tuesday night and highlighted Thorpe’s progress after undergoing Tommy John surgery in Spring Training 2025. Thorpe struck out four batters, walked one, and allowed just one hit over 68 pitches, with 42 going for strikes. Home runs from Tim Elko and Junior Perez provided offensive support for the Knights.

The Chicago Teachers Union is experiencing a series of political defeats and declining public support as it faces internal and external challenges, according to a Sept. 8 report. The union’s recent defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute and the Liberty Justice Center follows a court ruling that may require the CTU to provide delayed financial disclosures.

Susana A. Mendoza, a public official and candidate for Mayor of Chicago, recently shared several updates on her Twitter account regarding local events and community initiatives. On September 5, 2026, Mendoza posted about the opening of a new wellness center on Lincoln Avenue: "Congratulations to Deepti Sui on the grand opening of her new wellness center on Lincoln Ave! She’s opening a women-owned business bringing Ayurvedic plant-based detoxing and yoga therapy to Chicago's North Side.

The teacher attendance rate in Northfield Township High School District 225 rose to 82.2% during the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Northfield Township High School District 225 has the 133rd highest teacher attendance rate in the state. Northfield Township High School District 225 roughly covers two schools within Cook County and has a main office in Glenview. In Illinois state, 66% of teachers attended school regularly in the 2024-25 school year.

Tristan Peters has become one of the most notable additions to the Chicago White Sox this season, exceeding expectations after joining the team following a December designation for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a Sep. 8 article. Peters, a 26-year-old rookie and former seventh-round draft pick from Southern Illinois University in 2021, was not widely discussed among offseason acquisitions. He entered the year with only four Major League Baseball games and no hits to his name.