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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $200,000 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: Deborah's Place

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

Deborah's Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $600,000 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: La Rabida Children Hospital

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

La Rabida Children Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Jeanne Ives on gun misuse in Chicago: ‘I see Pritzker's crack down on gun ownership is working’

By J. L. Weber | Oct 7, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois state representative, said that reports of large gun recoveries in Chicago highlight what she considers the failure of Governor J.B. Pritzker's firearm policies.

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Thorek Memorial Hospital addresses common myths during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 7, 2025

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period dedicated to increasing understanding about breast cancer and addressing misconceptions that can prevent early detection.

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Fox News reporter on Broadview arrests: Charges include 'two counts of aggravated battery of a government employee'

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 7, 2025

Peter D'Abrosca, a reporter for Fox News, reported that a University of Chicago professor was among five individuals arrested at the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.

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Italian American Police Assn. chairman on Illinois policing: Amid homicide rankings, ‘I will fully support law enforcement’

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 7, 2025

Jim Viola, chairman of the board for the Italian American Police Association of Illinois, expressed concerns over the policies of Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor, stating that they undermine law enforcement.

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Chicago faces scrutiny over response to immigration enforcement and funding risks

By L. T. Fry | Oct 7, 2025

Obstruction of justice is a federal crime, and recent events in Chicago have sparked debate over the city’s approach to immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Polish DUI offender, violent assaulter arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 7, 2025

Wajciech Janik, a criminal illegal alien from Poland with convictions for DUI and strongarm aggravated assault against a family 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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Village of Rosemont Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

Village of Rosemont Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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City of Waukegan City Council met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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Cortes on Johnson’s ‘ICE-Free Zones’ Order: Mayor ‘gives sanctuary to criminal illegal aliens’ while impeding law enforcement

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 7, 2025

Steve Cortes, a Chicagoland native and president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) is prioritizing the protection of criminal illegal aliens “over the law-abiding citizens of Chicago.”

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Austrian sexual predator, child sex offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 7, 2025

Stefan Cseve, a criminal illegal alien from Austria with convictions for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, numerous sexual predator in a public park offenses, child sex offender loitering, in violation of the sex offender registry and currently charged with murder, rape or sexual abuse of a minor, 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 Navy Pier profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 6, 2025

Navy Pier, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $7,000,000 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter

By T. T. Collins | Oct 6, 2025

Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $200,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Inside Esperanza Health Centers—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 6, 2025

Esperanza Health Centers, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $365,000 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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Chicago prepares security measures ahead of Bank of America Chicago Marathon

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 6, 2025

City officials and organizers are preparing for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, October 12.

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Village of Cherry Valley Liquor Commission will meet October 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Liquor Commission will meet at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 7