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Friday, September 26, 2025

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Community petition organizer on bond decision: 'No way that seven people in a room should be able to make this decision for this community'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, emphasized the importance of community involvement in major financial decisions rather than leaving them to a select group of board members.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Artist Life

By T. T. Collins | Sep 17, 2025

Artist Life, 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 102-6 0698).

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 17, 2025

City of Chicago City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Who are the ex-high school stars from City of Chicago area competing on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 17, 2025

These ex-City of Chicago area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chicago Lawndale AMACHI mentoring program

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Lawndale AMACHI mentoring program, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $215,000 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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Government-backed nonprofit Project Explorations profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Project Explorations, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $155,128 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: Chicago Public Library

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Public Library, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $9,600,000 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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UIC college recruiter facing backlash for post on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 16, 2025

A college recruiter at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is facing backlash for posting a graphic message on social media appearing to celebrate the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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In Memoriam: Dawn Clark Netsch remembered on his birthday (September 16)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

Born on September 16, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH, Dawn Clark Netsch was destined to become a pioneering figure in Illinois politics.

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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Chicago Fire FC signs new long-term contracts with three homegrown players

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the signing of new contracts for three Homegrown players: goalkeeper Chris Brady and midfielders Sergio Oregel Jr. and Mauricio Pineda.

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Sohnke on Kirk assassination: ‘He was loathed by the political Left because entirely because he was a conservative’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 16, 2025

Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said he feels “deep sympathy” for Charlie Kirk and his family following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder and Illinois native, adding that Kirk should be “remembered fondly” for encouraging young adults to think critically about complex topics through public debate.

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Chicago Police Board president responds to FOP petition on police disciplinary case arbitration

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

The Fraternal Order of Police has submitted a petition to the Illinois Supreme Court, seeking to challenge a recent decision by the Illinois Appellate Court.

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UIC advises undocumented students, campus community on how to avoid ICE, federal law enforcement

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 16, 2025

The University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) has issued a protocol for undocumented students and community members if they observe or experience immigration enforcement efforts on campus—including how to "report the presence" of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on campus and who to contact in case of an "immigration related emergency."

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Chicago Fire FC II loans Claudio Cassano to Switzerland’s FC Lugano

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II has announced the loan of forward Claudio Cassano to FC Lugano for the 2025-2026 Swiss Super League season.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Timeline Theatre Company

By T. T. Collins | Sep 15, 2025

Timeline Theatre Company, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,900,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Oasis Productions

By T. T. Collins | Sep 15, 2025

Oasis Productions, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $880,000 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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Chicago City Wire publication area records 17 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 15, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Inside Ada S. McKinley Community Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 15, 2025

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $17,362,500 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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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on crime: 'What Chicago truly needs is for the White House to expand federal support'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 15, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that Chicago's surge in violent crime necessitates expanded federal law enforcement support and tougher prosecutions.