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Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot

Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ezra Hendrickson passes chemistry test in first year with Fire

Hendrickson is confident in the culture he instilled during the 2022 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

More transparency is needed on soccer facility plan

Chicago housing officials have yet to disclose key details of the plan to lease valuable land to the Chicago Fire for a soccer practice facility, according to a new ProPublica report.

Chicago Sun-Times

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USA's "phenomenal" talent tipped to shine at World Cup after Mikel Arteta praise

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner, who moved to Arsenal from the Chicago Fire in the summer, has been tipped to impress for his country at the World Cup as he waits for his Premier League debut

Daily Mirror

Fire defender Wyatt Omsberg ‘hungry for more’ after 2022 season cut short

After spending his career mostly as a backup, Omsberg took advantage of his chance to start. In an instant, however, Omsberg’s 14th game of the year turned into his last.

Chicago Sun-Times

World Cup Watch: A guide to local bars with strong international soccer reputations

With the World Cup opening play this weekend, Chicago’s deeply rooted international soccer culture will be on full display for the next four weeks at a handful of pubs that have earned a city-wide reputation as go-to joints for the world’s most popular sport.

Chicago Sun-Times

Court Blocks Florida Stop WOKE Act's Limits on What and How Public University Professor Can Teach

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports: Today a federal court halted enforcement of key parts of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" in the state's public universities, declaring that the law violates the First Amendment rights of students and faculty. The court ruled that the "positively dystopian" act "officially bans…

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Fire defender Carlos Teran and the art of the long throw-in

Teran’s arm strength gives opponents something to think about, and provides the Fire with scoring chances they might not get otherwise.

Chicago Sun-Times

A Michigan Mayor Tried To Stop Constituents From Criticizing Her. Now, They're Suing.

Monique Owens shouted over critical speakers at a September city council meeting, claiming it was her "First Amendment right."

Reason

Nicholson leads Townsville to big WNBL win

The Townsville Fire have kicked off their WNBL season with a 36-point victory behind 35 points from Lauren Nicholson and 14 assists from Stephanie Reid

AAP

Xherdan Shaqiri focused on soccer, not politics, as World Cup approaches

For some, the upcoming tournament is another example of sportswashing, with concerns about the treatment of migrant laborers, the LGBT community and women.

Chicago Sun-Times

McSpadden fit and firing ahead of seventh WNBL season

"I feel the fittest I've ever been, which is always good heading into a season. I don't really have any injuries or niggles going on."

Newcastle Herald

This Professor Was Fired for Her Political Speech. Now, She's Getting Her Job Back.

Collin College fired Suzanne Jones in 2021, after she voiced support for union activity and the removal of Confederate monuments.

Reason

Collin College professor reinstated at school in free speech lawsuit settlement

Suzanne Jones is the second professor to settle with the North Texas college over accusations that the school fired her over protected speech in which administrators disagreed.

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Reason

Collin College Prof Reinstated; Had Been Fired for Advocacy of Union + of Removing Confederate Monuments

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports (for more, read Judge Amos Mazzant's August 25 decision denying the college's motion to summary judgment, Jones v. Collin College): Today, administrators at Collin College agreed to a settlement that includes reinstating education professor Suzanne Jones, fired by the institution last year…

Reason

Harvey Silverglate, Co-Founder of FIRE (and Former Director of ACLU-Mass), for Harvard Board of Overseers

Harvey Silverglate, a noted civil rights and criminal defense lawyer, is running for the Harvard Board of Overseers, on a platform of free speech and encouraging debate and viewpoint diversity. Harvey is the co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (which was recently broadened to be the Foundation…

Reason

Title IX Due Process Protections Could Be Wiped Away by Education Department, Report Claims

"While the procedural protections currently in place are grossly inadequate, we may soon be calling these the 'good old days.'"

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire entering offseason with clear needs

A designated player slot is available, and the Fire have to sort out questions in goal, at right back and at striker.

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Sports Illustrated

No Breakdown or Decision Can Deter Gaga Slonina

Slonina may well be the next great U.S. GK, and he has visions of becoming the best in the world. However it pans out, the teenage, Chelsea-bound prospect remains resolute.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd 'make contact' to sign £10m-rated Liverpool and Chelsea transfer target

Manchester United have made contact with Chicago Fire winger Jhon Duran, who is also the subject of interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, to discuss a £10million transfer

Football London

Todd Boehly's £12m signing spotted at Chelsea with Man Utd legend ahead of transfer decision

Chelsea signed Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire for a fee in the region of £12million during the summer transfer window before loaning him back to the MLS outfit

Chicago Sun-Times

Joe Mansueto setting up Fire to fail by keeping Georg Heitz and Sebastian Pelzer

Mansueto is bringing back Heitz and Pelzer, a move that could have consequences beyond 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

Once a target of protests, Chicago’s new $128 million fire and police academy now sparks pride for some

City’s police and fire training academy will have a mock neighborhood and just about everything first responders need to train.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire exercise options on executives Georg Heitz, Sebastian Pelzer

The 2023 season will be the fourth for the pair in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chris Brady part of intriguing goalkeeping situation for Fire

Brady thinks he’s ready to become the Fire’s starting goalie, but there are other factors in play before he takes over for Gabriel Slonina.

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