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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

News from August 2025

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Bronzeville Children's Museum

By T. T. Collins | Aug 31, 2025

Bronzeville Children's Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two 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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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

By L. T. Fry | Aug 31, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Government-backed nonprofit K.l.e.o. Community Family Life Center profiled

By T. T. Collins | Aug 31, 2025

K.l.e.o. Community Family Life Center, 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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Chicago Fire FC's Dylan Borso joins U.S. U-20 national team for training camp

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC player Dylan Borso has been called up to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team for a domestic training camp scheduled from September 1 to 9 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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UI Health highlights expanded lactation support and education for new families

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

UI Health is offering expanded lactation support services to families at various stages of their breastfeeding journey.

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Shriners Children’s sponsors annual scoliosis conference connecting patients and families

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Patients, families, and staff from Shriners Children’s gathered in Hurst, Texas for Higgy Con, which is recognized as the world’s largest meeting of scoliosis patients.

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UI Health physician discusses prevention and management options for HPV

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus transmitted through sexual or skin-to-skin contact.

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Chicago Fire FC sends Dean Boltz on loan to Forward Madison FC for 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced that forward Dean Boltz will join Forward Madison FC on loan for the 2025 season.

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Chicago Fire FC's Joel Waterman called up to Canada Men's National Team for September friendlies

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Joel Waterman has been selected to join the Canada Men’s National Team for two friendly matches in September.

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Chicago Public Schools faces major budget vote amid deficit and union contract costs

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Public Schools is preparing to vote on its 2026 budget as it faces a $734 million shortfall.

Chicago Fire FC transfers defender Carlos Terán to Clube Athletico Paranaense

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the transfer of defender Carlos Terán to Brazilian Serie B club Clube Athletico Paranaense.

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Chicago reports major drops in violent crime under mayor Brandon Johnson

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago has reported significant declines in violent crime during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first two years in office.

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Chicago Fire FC II faces New York Red Bulls II after extending unbeaten run

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II is set to begin a two-game road trip on the East Coast with a match against New York Red Bulls II on Sunday, August 24.

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Chicago Fire FC II falls to New York Red Bulls II after second-half goal

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II lost 1-0 to New York Red Bulls II at MSU Soccer Park in Montclair, New Jersey on August 24, 2025.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Revolution Workshop

By T. T. Collins | Aug 30, 2025

Revolution Workshop, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 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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Week ending Aug. 23: Cook County home sales

By A. S. Tackett | Aug 30, 2025

There were 665 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Chicagoland And Northwest Indiana

By T. T. Collins | Aug 30, 2025

Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Chicagoland And Northwest Indiana, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $150,000 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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School events this week in City of Chicago: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By W. H. Carroll | Aug 30, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Henry's Sober Living House

By T. T. Collins | Aug 30, 2025

Henry's Sober Living House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $275,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 102-6 0698).

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President of League of American Workers on school choice: 'Far too many American children are trapped in failing Govt school monopolies'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns about the state of education in the United States.