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News from September 2025

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Infant Welfare Society of Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, 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 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 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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50th Ward Alderman on CTU tribute to Assata Shakur: 'Our kids deserve teachers who lift them up, not political extremists'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 30, 2025

Debra Silverstein, alderman of Chicago’s 50th Ward, said in a press release that Mayor Brandon Johnson should condemn the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) post honoring Assata Shakur.

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23rd Ward’s Tabares on CTU tribute to Assata Shakur: 'CTU has lost its way'

By M. S. Beard | Sep 30, 2025

Silvana Tabares, alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, said in a press release that the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) decision to post a tribute to Assata Shakur reflects a radical ideological agenda.

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National Teacher’s Union executive says Mayor Johnson hurting left‑wing brand: ‘It has not gone well’

By J. O. Crow | Sep 30, 2025

Corey DeAngelis, an executive of the National Teachers' Union, addressed concerns regarding a leaked email from Leo Casey, assistant to Randi Weingarten.

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Chicago Fire FC seeks playoff spot with key match against Inter Miami CF

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to play Inter Miami CF in a rescheduled match at Chase Stadium in Ft.

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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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City of Chicago offers nearly 500 vacant properties for redevelopment

By L. T. Fry | Sep 30, 2025

A total of 486 city-owned properties will be made available for private purchase beginning October 1, according to an announcement by Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Ciere Boatright.

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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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Government event this October in City of Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 30, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this month.

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Northwestern Medicine completes Illinois’ first known robotic double-lung transplant

By H. D. Morris | Sep 30, 2025

Northwestern Medicine has performed the first known robotic double-lung transplant in Illinois, introducing a minimally invasive surgical option for select patients.

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Inside Noble Network of Charter Schools—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Noble Network of Charter Schools, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $6,100,000 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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Chicago Fire FC’s Joel Waterman called up to Canadian national team for October matches

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Joel Waterman has been selected to join the Canada Men’s National Team for a series of international friendlies in October.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office posts weapons arrest and pediatric cancer awareness update

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 30, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office issued public updates between September 29 and September 30, including news of a weapons arrest and support for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.

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Chicago Fire FC launches official team license plates for Illinois fans

By L. T. Fry | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced a new initiative in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State to offer official Chicago Fire FC license plates for fans.

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Which City of Chicago area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, Oct. 3?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 30, 2025

These former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, Oct. 3.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Ethiopian Community Association Of Chicago Inc

By T. T. Collins | Sep 29, 2025

Ethiopian Community Association Of Chicago Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $582,264 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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2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 29, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Institute Of Technology profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois Institute Of Technology, 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 103-0006).

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Former UNLV power forward: Obama's Presidential Center 'accused of displacing the very community it claimed to serve'

By H. H. Robinson | Sep 29, 2025

Tony Lane, a former power forward for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), expressed concerns on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the impact of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Chicago neighborhoods.