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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Chicago City Wire Reports News

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Chicago Fire FC faces New England Revolution to close regular season and seek higher playoff seed

By L. T. Fry | Oct 17, 2025

The Chicago Fire FC will conclude their 2025 Major League Soccer regular season with an away match against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18.

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Mexican cartels offer bounties targeting ICE and CBP officers in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2025

Criminal organizations in Mexico are reportedly offering bounties for the murder of U.S. federal law enforcement officers, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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DHS addresses false kidnapping claims after Chicago vehicle-ramming incident

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2025

On October 14, during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents were involved in a vehicle-ramming incident.

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Who among former City of Chicago area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 17, 2025

These former City of Chicago area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 20.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Greater Southwest Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Greater Southwest Development Corporation, 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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Jason Shokalook named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month after leading league in goals

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II forward Jason Shokalook has been named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month for September 2025, following a strong finish to the regular season.

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Cook County Public Defender represents UChicago professor facing felony charges

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Eman Abdelhadi, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, was arrested on October 3 at the Broadview ICE facility.

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Chicago bans use of city property by ICE under new executive order

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that prohibits federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.

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Chicago launches neighborhood retail activation program to aid storm-affected business corridors

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program.

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Government-backed nonprofit Creating Pathways And Access For Student Success Foundation profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Creating Pathways And Access For Student Success Foundation was approved to receive a $1,433,600 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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City Council approves land sale for Bronzeville mixed-use development

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

A vacant property in Bronzeville is set for redevelopment following a City Council decision to approve the sale of land at 452-56 E. 47th St. and 4640-52 S. Vincennes Ave.

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City Council approves land sales and incentives for North Lawndale housing projects

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Sixteen new multi-unit residential buildings are set to be developed in North Lawndale following City Council approval for the sale of 12 city-owned lots and related financial incentives.

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Inside Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,500,000 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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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed carjacker, felon with firearm arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 16, 2025

Angel Galindo Viveros, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for armed carjacking, armed criminal action, driving a vehicle without a license, possession of a firearm by a felon, robbery and traffic offense, 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 Fire FC’s Christopher Cupps named to U.S. U-17 World Cup roster

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Christopher Cupps has been selected for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Paul Vallas criticizes violence against women and Chicago's budget under Mayor Johnson

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, used social media on October 15 and 16, 2025, to comment on violence against women and criticize Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent budget address.

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Tom Ahern shares updates on Chicago Police reform and recent robbery incidents

By J. O. Crow | Oct 16, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates about police reform and recent robbery incidents in Chicago on October 15 and 16, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Department of Finance regarding loan agreements on October 16, 2025

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Department of Finance regarding loan agreements with RBC Capital Markets on October 16, 2025.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Safer Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 15, 2025

Safer Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $3,756,700 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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Government-backed nonprofit Institute Of Cultural Affairs profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 15, 2025

Institute Of Cultural Affairs, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).