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Inside Le Penseur Youth & Family Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Aug 22, 2025

Le Penseur Youth & Family Services 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 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Altus Academy

By T. T. Collins | Aug 22, 2025

Altus Academy, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,530,040 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Chicago Fire FC signs Serbian defender Viktor Radojević through 2028

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the acquisition of Serbian defender Viktor Radojević from FK TSC, a club in the Serbian SuperLiga.

Cook County Sheriff’s Office details recent arrests and collaborative policing initiatives

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 22, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has announced multiple recent law enforcement actions via Twitter posts made between August 19 and August 22, 2025.

Chicago Fire FC faces Philadelphia Union amid five-game unbeaten streak

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will travel to Chester, Pennsylvania, to face Philadelphia Union on Saturday, August 23.

Chicago Board of Ethics enacts amended rules and regulations effective August 22, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 22, 2025

The Chicago Board of Ethics has announced that its amended Rules and Regulations are now in effect as of August 22, 2025.

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Aug. 25?

By K. H. Chan | Aug 22, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Aug. 25.

President of Northside Republicans: 'End the quiet outsourcing of our public education system'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

Brian Kasal, President of Northside Republicans, expressed support for stricter Chinese visa requirements, stating they would help refocus the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) on serving Illinois students rather than advancing...

From South Cook News

McGovern launches bid for Illinois Senate District 18: ‘We live in the most corrupt state that money can buy’

By South Cook News reports | 21 days ago

Christine Shanahan McGovern has officially announced her 2026 campaign for Illinois State Senate District 18, marking her third run for public office in as many election cycles.

Government-backed nonprofit Community Investment Corporation profiled

By T. T. Collins | Aug 21, 2025

Community Investment Corporation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Founder of League of American Workers marks video anniversary: DNC in Chicago had a ‘heavily guarded border’

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that his team’s video comparing security at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to U.S. border enforcement remains one of their best productions.

Chicago prepares for busy festival weekend with increased safety measures

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is urging residents and visitors in Chicago to remain vigilant as several major events are scheduled across the city this weekend.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council

By T. T. Collins | Aug 21, 2025

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $747,500 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region

By T. T. Collins | Aug 21, 2025

Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $302,696 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Chicago faces growing calls for organized bankruptcy amid escalating pension crisis

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

Chicago’s long-standing pension crisis has reached a point where some analysts believe bankruptcy may be the city’s only remaining option.

Chicago announces $39 million investment in missing middle housing across three neighborhoods

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

Thirty new multi-unit buildings valued at $39.4 million are set to be constructed on vacant lots in Chatham, South Chicago, and Morgan Park as part of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development’s (DPD) Missing Middle Housing Initiative.

FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Law Department regarding climate and plastics litigation on August 21

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Law Department regarding climate and plastics litigation contracts and communications on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Chicago regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on Chicago leadership: 'Their venomous and shameful rhetoric is only dividing our city'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 20, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has said that the current leaders in Chicago are exploiting racial issues in ways detrimental to the Black community.

Chicago Fire FC acquires defender Joel Waterman from CF Montréal

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 20, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has acquired defender Joel Waterman from CF Montréal, the club announced on August 20, 2025.