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Tag: Chicago Fire

Posted inSouth Loop

Record-Setting Crowd Takes In Chicago Fire Game Despite Lionel Messi Absence

by Trey Arline October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

SOLDIER FIELD — The most well-attended game in Chicago Fire FC history brought out a massive, multicultural group of soccer fans Wednesday — despite the absence of superstar Lionel Messi. The Chicago Fire beat Inter Miami in a convincing 4-1 win Wednesday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Soldier Field. The much-hyped game […]

Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Mayor Can Still Stop Billionaire’s Soccer Team From Taking Over Public Housing Land, Activists Say

by Mick Dumke July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inSouth Loop

Want To See Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi Play In Chicago? The Cheapest Seat Will Cost You More Than $300

by Trey Arline June 9, 2023June 12, 2023
Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Deal To Lease Public Housing Land To Chicago Fire Soccer Team Violated Civil Rights, Groups Allege In Lawsuit

by Mack Liederman June 2, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

City Calls Chicago Fire Soccer Facility A ‘Win’ For Near West Side, But Public Housing Activists Say They Won’t Back Down

by Melody Mercado April 26, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inWest Loop

Neighbors Vow To Block Chicago Fire Soccer Facility On Public Housing Land — Even After Deal Gets Key Federal Approval

by Mack Liederman and Madison Savedra March 15, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inWest Loop

Controversial Lease Of Public Housing Land To Pro Soccer Team Finalized With Federal Approval

by Madison Savedra March 13, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Residents, Organizers Push Feds To Block City Deal To Give Public Housing Land To Pro Soccer Team

by Madison Savedra March 9, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Chicago Officials Withhold Key Financial Information As City Hands Public Housing Land Over To Wealthy Ally Of The Mayor

by Mick Dumke, ProPublica Illinois November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
Posted inPilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Chicago Fire Training Center Approved By City Council Despite Complaints From Housing Activists

by Quinn Myers September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

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