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Government-backed nonprofit Centers for New Horizons Inc. profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 24, 2025

Centers for New Horizons Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang member arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 24, 2025

Blanca Cecillia Sanchez-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela with convictions for Tren de Aragua gang member, 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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Government-backed nonprofit Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 24, 2025

Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $8,500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Teamwork Englewood—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 23, 2025

Teamwork Englewood, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,050,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside People's Music School Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 23, 2025

People's Music School Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Producer for Charlie Kirk show demands firing of school staffer: ‘Fire Lucy Martinez for mocking Charlie’s murder’

By S. K. Wolfe | Oct 23, 2025

Andrew Kolvet, executive producer for The Charlie Kirk Show, has voiced concerns regarding a parent's email about the school's handling of Lucy Martinez.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Habilitative Systems, Inc.

By T. T. Collins | Oct 23, 2025

Habilitative Systems, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $3,150,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Philip Zinckernagel named finalist for MLS newcomer award after record-breaking season

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 23, 2025

Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year award.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican thief, repeat trespasser arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 23, 2025

Alejandro Bernal, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for larceny, property damage, shoplifting, two counts of trespassing, and illegal re-entry, 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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Chicago prepares for first citywide election for Board of Education president

By L. T. Fry | Oct 23, 2025

Chicago is preparing for its first citywide election for president of the Chicago Board of Education, scheduled for November 2026.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Black Men United

By T. T. Collins | Oct 22, 2025

Black Men United, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $4,118,860 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association

By T. T. Collins | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on Pritzker's gambling winnings: He is 'divorced' from everyday Illinoisans

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 22, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent gambling winnings, stating they highlight how disconnected leadership has contributed to economic decline and increased costs for families.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: BUILD INC.

By T. T. Collins | Oct 22, 2025

BUILD INC., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $2,629,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican cocaine offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 22, 2025

Juan Jose Sanchez-Contreras, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for possession of cocaine, 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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Chicago Hounds sign US Eagle Tavite Lopeti ahead of new MLR season

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 22, 2025

After a period of inactivity in the offseason, the Chicago Hounds have announced their first signing ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby (MLR) season.

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Chicago Fire FC earns home playoff spot after late equalizer against New England

By L. T. Fry | Oct 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 2-2 draw against the New England Revolution in their final match of the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Tca Health Inc.

By T. T. Collins | Oct 21, 2025

Tca Health Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Rick Heidner, donor to Kim Foxx and Brandon Johnson, will seek GOP nomination for Illinois Governor

By LGIS News Service | Oct 21, 2025

Real estate and video gambing magnate Rick Heidner, once a financial backer of former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and current Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, will seek the Republican nomination for Illinois governor in 2026.

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Cook County: Hispanic students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By S. K. Wolfe | Oct 21, 2025

In Cook County schools, there were more Hispanic students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.