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** FOIA Request to Illinois Department On Aging Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Power Agency Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Power Agency Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Secretary of State Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Secretary of State Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Arts Council Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Arts Council Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Governor's Office Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Governor's Office Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Liquor Control Commission Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Liquor Control Commission Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Employment Security Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Employment Security Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Treasurer Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois State Treasurer Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

Illinois DOGE Profile: $700K per year to the Black Researchers Collective

By LGIS News Service | Mar 23, 2025

Author and poet Glenance Green and former Chicago Urban League President Shari Runner started the "Black Researchers Collective" in 2020 to "activate and mobilize communities to use research and data to create and sustain change across Chicago communities and beyond." By 2023, they had secured a recurring $700,000 annual appropriation from State of Illinois taxpayers to fund their group.

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Tren de Aragua gang member arrested for murder charges in Chicago

US Marshals have announced the arrest of a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, wanted in Chicago for two counts of murder and kidnapping.

281 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Information industry across Chicago City Wire publication area in 2024

Employers classified under the Information industry based in the Chicago City Wire publication area submitted 281 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Chicago Fire triumphs over Vancouver Whitecaps with a decisive 3-1 win

Chicago Fire FC secured a 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place in Vancouver, marking their third consecutive road win.

Mike Quigley addresses healthcare and education policies in recent tweets

In recent tweets dated March 22-23, 2025, Congressman Mike Quigley highlighted concerns about potential policy changes affecting public health initiatives like HIV prevention and criticized actions against educational institutions by the Trump...

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Chicago Fire signs Diego Konincks on short-term deal

Chicago Fire FC has announced the signing of defender Diego Konincks from Chicago Fire FC II on a short-term agreement.

Chicago Fire FC announces lineup changes ahead of match against Vancouver Whitecaps

Chicago Fire FC is set to conclude a three-game road trip with a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Mike Quigley's comments address local engagement and international conflict

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley shared his views on community engagement in Chicago and international conflicts involving Israel and Hamas through social media posts dated March 21-22, 2025

Delia C. Ramirez discusses Trump’s educational policies and local issues