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News from August 2025

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President of League of American Workers: Obama 'chose division and radicalism at every opportunity'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, criticized former President Barack Obama for allegedly missing the opportunity to build a historic legacy and instead deepening division and pursuing radicalism.

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Mayor Johnson on crime: 'We cannot incarcerate our way out of violence'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, has said that incarceration is not the solution to addressing violence in the city.

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Government-backed nonprofit Rosemoor Community Association profiled

By T. T. Collins | Aug 29, 2025

Rosemoor Community Association was approved to receive four grants totaling $350,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Edward G Irvin Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Aug 29, 2025

Edward G Irvin Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1 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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Inside Saint Xavier University—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Aug 29, 2025

Saint Xavier University, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $10,250 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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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights recent arrests and public safety programs on social media

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office used its official Twitter account to announce recent crime-fighting efforts between August 27-29, including promotion of an anti-carjacking program and details about joint law enforcement actions such as a fugitive...

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Leonardo Barroso called up to Portugal U-21 national team for EURO qualifiers

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Leonardo Barroso has been selected for the Portugal U-21 National Team as they begin their campaign in the 2027 Under-21 EURO qualifying tournament.

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Sky fall short against Mercury despite strong performances from Nurse and Reese

By K. M. Carroll | Aug 29, 2025

The Chicago Sky lost to the Phoenix Mercury, 79-83, in a close game on Thursday, August 28.

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Mayor Johnson urges resistance against Trump’s federal intervention in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has called on Chicago residents to resist federal intervention in the city, following recent comments made during an appearance on MSNBC.

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Inside Circesteem Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Aug 28, 2025

Circesteem Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $225,000 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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White House Press Secretary: 'For thirteen consecutive years, Chicago has had the most murders of any U.S. city'

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker is downplaying violent crime in Chicago.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chicago Parks Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Aug 28, 2025

Chicago Parks Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,016,000 in FY2024 for costs associated with capital improvements for Lincoln Park redevelopment, costs associated with landscape improvements, storm water management improvements and sidewalk improvements at Kelly Park, and costs associated with capital improvements to AIDS Garden, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Boyd Memorial Hospital’s Swing Bed program provides personalized recovery for patients

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 28, 2025

After experiencing a medical emergency in June, Jolynn began a challenging recovery that included multiple surgeries and complications such as infections and kidney issues.

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Delia Ramirez faces criticism over legislative record and controversial statements

By Chicago City Wire | Aug 28, 2025

In her two terms in Congress, Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois’ 3rd congressional district has drawn attention for several controversial statements and policy positions.

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Government-backed nonprofit Heartland Health Centers profiled

By T. T. Collins | Aug 28, 2025

Heartland Health Centers, 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, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: HIRE360

By T. T. Collins | Aug 27, 2025

HIRE360, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $5,500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Peace and Education Coalition of Back of the Yards - New City

By T. T. Collins | Aug 27, 2025

Peace and Education Coalition of Back of the Yards - New City was approved to receive a $300,000 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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Inside Community Organizing and Family Issues (cofi)—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Aug 27, 2025

Community Organizing and Family Issues (cofi), a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 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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In Memoriam: Sidney Richard Yates remembered on his birthday (August 27)

By H. D. Cruz | Aug 27, 2025

Sidney Richard Yates was born on August 27, 1909, in Chicago City, IL.

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Sky prepare for final regular-season meeting against Mercury seeking first win

By K. S. Bishop | Aug 27, 2025

The Chicago Sky will face the Phoenix Mercury for their final matchup of the season on Thursday, August 28, at 9 p.m. CT in Phoenix.