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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

News from August 2025

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Trump considers deploying more federal agents to address crime issues in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 27, 2025

In the wake of President Trump's recent decision to temporarily assume control over the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), there has been significant discussion about whether similar federal interventions could be applied in...

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Taste of Chicago announces full lineup including drone show for September festival

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 27, 2025

The Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from September 5 to 7, 2025, for its 45th year.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Community Youth Development Institute

By T. T. Collins | Aug 26, 2025

Community Youth Development Institute, 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 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Center On Halsted profiled

By T. T. Collins | Aug 26, 2025

Center On Halsted, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $250,001 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 Hounds select three prospects during 2025 Major League Rugby College Draft

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The Chicago Hounds have selected three new players in the 2025 Major League Rugby College Draft, adding to their roster with a loosehead prop and two outside backs.

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Inside The University of Chicago Medical Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Aug 26, 2025

The University of Chicago Medical Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $473,154 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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Mayor Johnson criticized over plan to lower CPS board voting threshold

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism over efforts to change voting rules for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) board.

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month highlights need for early detection and screening

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing knowledge about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.

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Chicago Fire FC acquires Chicagoland Indoor Soccer League

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the acquisition of the Chicagoland Indoor Soccer League (CISL), a leading indoor youth soccer league in Illinois.

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Chicago Fire FC shut out by Philadelphia Union with four-goal loss

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC lost 4-0 to the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night at Subaru Park.

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Chicago sees steep decline in active business licenses over past decade

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago has seen a significant decline in the number of active business licenses over the past decade, according to new data.

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Mayor Johnson rejects possible federal deployment of National Guard troops

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to President Trump's recent comments about possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago.

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Chicago Fire Academy hosts preseason tournament as teams prepare for domestic and international events

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The Chicago Fire Academy began its 2025-26 MLS NEXT preseason with a series of matches and a local tournament at the Endeavor Health Performance Center in Chicago.

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Chicago Fire FC away match against Inter Miami moved to September 30

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Major League Soccer and Chicago Fire FC have announced a change to the Club’s regular season schedule.

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Chicago extends free home internet program for thousands of public school students

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have announced the extension of the Chicago Connected program through the 2025–2026 school year.

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Grading Chicago's Tax Increment Financing districts: successes questioned amid rising surpluses

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts have played a significant role in Chicago’s approach to economic development.

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Chicago Department of Family & Support Services announces details for annual Senior Fest at Millennium Park

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) will host the 2025 Senior Fest on Thursday, August 21, at Millennium Park.

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Chicago Fire FC announces lineup changes ahead of match against Philadelphia Union

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will play the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on August 23, 2025.

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Chicago sets no wake zone for International Boat Show August 21–25

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Chicago has announced that a no wake restriction will be in effect during the Chicago International Boat Show, which is scheduled from August 21 to August 24, 2025.

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Chicago Fire FC II loans Diego Konincks to Valour F.C. for remainder of season

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II has announced the loan of defender Diego Konincks to Valour F.C. for the rest of the 2025 season.