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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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City Council approves $98 million TIF for Field Building residential conversion

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 14, 2025

Field Building Revitalization Partners LLC has received approval from the City Council for $98 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support the conversion of the Field Building at 135 S. LaSalle St. in downtown Chicago.

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Mayor Johnson opens Lakeview Landing offering 37 accessible homes for disabled residents

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 14, 2025

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lakeview Landing, an affordable housing development in Chicago that introduces 37 homes designed specifically for residents with disabilities.

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Art Institute of Chicago names Kit Maxwell chair for applied arts of Europe

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 13, 2025

Dr. Christopher (Kit) Maxwell has been appointed as the Chair and Eloise W. Martin Curator of Applied Arts of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Chicago sees falling crime rates amid changes under State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 13, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has faced criticism for his handling of crime in Chicago, with some arguing that the recent decline in violent crime is not a result of his policies.

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Jason Shokalook wins Golden Boot as Chicago Fire FC II makes league history

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 10, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II forward Jason Shokalook has won the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot award after scoring 20 goals in 22 matches this season.

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Chicago faces constitutional crisis as city resists federal immigration enforcement

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 9, 2025

The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois are in a significant dispute with the federal government over immigration enforcement, escalating tensions that have led to the deployment of the National Guard in the Chicago area.

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Chicago Fire FC’s Chris Brady named only goalkeeper on MLS 22 Under 22 list

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 8, 2025

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady has been named to the 2025 22 Under 22 list, marking his third consecutive year on the roster.

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Chicago launches late night video game series as part of community safety plan

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), and Chicago Public Library (CPL) are launching the Late Night Video Game Series.

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City Council approves $5 million TIF for Orleans Teen Center on Near North Side

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

After School Matters’ planned Orleans Teen Center has received approval from the City Council for $5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support.

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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant proposed for Carole Robertson Center in South Lawndale

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning may receive a $1.1 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) to help renovate its early childhood education center in South Lawndale.

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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Austin church

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 5, 2025

New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church, located at 1400 N. Laramie Ave. in the Austin neighborhood, may soon become an official Chicago landmark.

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West Garfield Park entrepreneurship hub proposed with support from city grant

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 5, 2025

A $6 million entrepreneurship center is planned for West Garfield Park, according to a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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City launches ‘Food Security for Life’ program targeting hunger among college students

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 4, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have launched a new initiative called “Food Security for Life,” aimed at ending hunger among students attending City Colleges.

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City Council approves TIF funding for Clark Adams Building residential conversion

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 4, 2025

Primera Group has received approval from the City Council for $67.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support its planned conversion of the Clark Adams Building into residential units.

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Chicago Fire FC announces lineup changes ahead of final regular-season home game

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 4, 2025

The Chicago Fire FC will host Toronto FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, October 4, in their final home match of the regular season.

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Chris Brady called up to US Men’s National Team for October international window

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 2, 2025

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady has been called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) for the October FIFA International Window, according to an announcement by Chicago Fire FC and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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Chicago selects $6 million commercial project for Armour Square riverfront site

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 2, 2025

A new commercial complex valued at $6 million has been selected for development on a vacant city-owned site in Armour Square, according to an announcement from Ciere Boatright, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD).

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Chicago Fire FC aims for club away win record against Inter Miami CF

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will play Inter Miami CF in a rescheduled Major League Soccer match on Tuesday, September 30 at Chase Stadium in Ft.

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Chicago Fire FC secures playoff spot with road win over Inter Miami CF

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a place in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after defeating Inter Miami CF 5-3 at Chase Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Chicago City Council considers grocery tax and expanded granny flat regulations

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 29, 2025

The Chicago City Council is set to vote on two major issues: the possible adoption of a 1% grocery tax and an expansion of regulations for additional dwelling units, often referred to as "granny flats."