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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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Wilbur Wright College staffer calls for violence against ICE at Chicago ‘No Kings’ rally: ‘These ICE agents gotta get shot and wiped out!’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 21, 2025

Moisés Bernal Puentes, an adult education manager at Wilbur Wright College, is facing public backlash after a video surfaced showing him calling for violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a protest in Grant Park.

Ald. Hadden’s low-income housing residency draws questions amid $200K-plus household income

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 21, 2025

Rogers Park residents say 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden preaches equity while practicing elitism, living in a low-income co-op despite her household raking in well over $200,000 in combined annual income.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chinese American Service League

By T. T. Collins | Oct 21, 2025

Chinese American Service League, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $5,600,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements including construction of a new building, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 21, 2025

Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024 for a program titled the Kedzie Center, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Chicago Contrarian criticizes local media coverage on city hall policies

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 21, 2025

Chicago Contrarian has published a critical analysis of recent coverage by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, focusing on their portrayal of city government actions and policies.

Pregnant Naperville woman undergoes breast cancer treatment at Northwestern Medicine

By H. D. Morris | Oct 21, 2025

Just weeks after discovering she was pregnant with her fourth child, Naperville resident Stephanie Wysaski performed a breast self-exam after watching a television segment about their importance.

IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed robber arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 21, 2025

Yeik Michelle Ramirez-Alvarez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for armed robbery with a firearm, 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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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican cocaine offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

Chicago Hounds sign US Eagle Tavite Lopeti ahead of new MLR season

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

Illinois DOGE Profile: Tca Health Inc.

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

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

Wilbur Wright College staffer calls for violence against ICE at Chicago ‘No Kings’ rally: ‘These ICE agents gotta get shot and wiped out!’

Ald. Hadden’s low-income housing residency draws questions amid $200K-plus household income

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chinese American Service League

Government-backed nonprofit Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP profiled

Chicago Contrarian criticizes local media coverage on city hall policies

Pregnant Naperville woman undergoes breast cancer treatment at Northwestern Medicine

IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed robber arrested by ICE in Chicago

In Memoriam: Forest D. Etheredge remembered on his birthday (October 21)

Village of Brighton Zoning Committee met Oct. 21

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

Tom Ahern reports attempted murder, homicide charges and CTA robbery in Chicago

Chicago Sports and Johnston & Murphy open new stores at Midway International Airport

Chicago Fire FC II's Jason Shokalook named to MLS NEXT Pro Best XI

Proposed reforms aim to ease Chicago’s housing shortage through deregulation and expanded ADU access

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

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