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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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October 28: Commemorating the birth of John J. Cullerton, noted 38th President of the Illinois Senate

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 28, 2025

John J. Cullerton was born on October 28, 1948, marking the beginning of a life intertwined with the fabric of Chicago City, IL.

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City of Waukegan City Council met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met October 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 28, 2025

City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 28

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City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met Tuesday, Oct. 28

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City of Wheaton Public Library Board Finance Committee met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Wheaton Public Library Board Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 29

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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 30

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City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Prospect Heights City Council met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

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Chicago faces ongoing crisis over contaminated drinking water in poor neighborhoods

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 27, 2025

Contaminated drinking water remains a significant issue in some of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods, with both lead and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) present in tap water.

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Government-backed nonprofit Association House of Chicago profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 27, 2025

Association House of Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three 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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Republican County Chairmen's Association president: If we don't have faith, 'the rest of it doesn't matter'

By J. O. Crow | Oct 27, 2025

Rhonda Belford, president of the Republican County Chairmen's Association, emphasized that political efforts are rooted in faith and prayer, noting her role on the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Temporary Faith Engagement Committee.

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Supporters plan rally for U.S. Border Patrol commander Bovino ahead of court hearing in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 27, 2025

A group of conservative activists plans to rally outside the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Tuesday in support of U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who is set to appear before Judge Sara Ellis on allegations that he violated a federal court order limiting the use of force during immigration enforcement operations in Illinois.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on CDL licensing: We must 'conduct a full audit of all CDL’s'

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 27, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, has called for the revocation of sanctuary policies, an audit of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL), and multi-day truck inspections to ensure compliance with federal law.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Arthur Lockhard Resource Institute

By T. T. Collins | Oct 27, 2025

Arthur Lockhard Resource Institute, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $483,495 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 A Second Step to a Brighter Future profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 27, 2025

A Second Step to a Brighter Future was approved to receive two grants totaling $400,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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ICE issues detainer for alleged rapist in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 27, 2025

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina, a Nicaraguan national accused of raping a 54-year-old woman in Chicago on August 31.

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Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school standouts will be active on Thursday, Oct. 30?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 27, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 30 will feature competition from these former City of Chicago area high school standouts.

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Inside The Arts Of Life—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 26, 2025

The Arts Of Life, 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, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 26, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Volunteers Of America Of Illinois

By T. T. Collins | Oct 26, 2025

Volunteers Of America Of Illinois, 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 capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).