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News from September 2025

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Inside Metropolitan Family Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 25, 2025

Metropolitan Family Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $965,000 in FY2024 for WeGo Together For Kids, capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Government-backed nonprofit Christian Community Health Center Inc. profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 25, 2025

Christian Community Health Center Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $3,700,000 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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Cortes: Dems lecture about ‘threats to democracy,’ while glorifying Chicago ‘decapitation’ of President

By J. E. Munn | Sep 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, a Chicagoland native and president of the League of American Workers, said a “theatric” decapitation of a figure of President Donald Trump at Chicago “Riot Fest” showed that Democrats enable extremist rhetoric while decrying “threats to democracy.”

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The Chicago Way podcast host: Gov. Pritkzer has 'always been a coward'

By J. O. Crow | Sep 25, 2025

John Kass, host of The Chicago Way Podcast, criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for what he described as cowardice and dishonesty in his leadership.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Asian Human Services

By T. T. Collins | Sep 25, 2025

Asian Human Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,521 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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Truth in Accounting CEO on Illinois' transparency rating: 'They rank the worst'

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 25, 2025

Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, said that Illinois has received a failing transparency score of 42 out of 100, the lowest ranking.

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Rural communities face rising suicide rates and unique mental health challenges

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 25, 2025

Suicide rates are significantly higher in rural communities than in urban areas across the United States, according to recent data.

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Chicago Department of Transportation announces major rehabilitation of Lake Street Bridge

By L. T. Fry | Sep 25, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that it will begin rehabilitation work on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River starting October 6, 2025.

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Chicago Fire FC receives approval for privately funded stadium at The 78

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 25, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has received approval from the City Council to build a new, privately funded stadium in The 78, a developing neighborhood in Chicago.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson calls law enforcement a 'sickness,' drawing criticism

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 25, 2025

At a press conference on September 17, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson made remarks about law enforcement that have drawn criticism from police representatives and city officials.

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Chicago proposes sale and incentives for North Lawndale infill housing initiative

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 25, 2025

Sixteen new multi-unit residential buildings are planned for North Lawndale, following a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to sell 12 city-owned lots and provide financial incentives.

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Chicago Fire FC launches first-ever team-sponsored blood drive with Versiti partnership

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 25, 2025

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has partnered with Chicago Fire FC to launch the soccer club's first team-sponsored blood drive.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Irish American Heritage Center

By T. T. Collins | Sep 25, 2025

Irish American Heritage Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,025,000 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce

By T. T. Collins | Sep 24, 2025

Belmont Central Chamber of Commerce 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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Cook County Sheriff's Office announces new patrols and recovery program in September updates

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 24, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared several updates on X between September 23-24, including details about encampment cleanups, increased anti-speeding patrols funded by IDOT grants, and their Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program aimed at deterring...

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Chicago airports introduce new resources for neurodivergent travelers

By L. T. Fry | Sep 24, 2025

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has introduced new sensory maps, instructional videos, and other accessibility resources at O’Hare and Midway International Airports.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: The University Of Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 24, 2025

The University Of Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $35,510,500 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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In Memoriam: Cardiss Hortense Collins remembered on her birthday (September 24)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 24, 2025

On September 24, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Cardiss Hortense Collins was born, destined to become a trailblazer in Chicago's political landscape.

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FOIA request sent to Cook County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Cook County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Which former City of Chicago area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 24, 2025

These former City of Chicago area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Sept. 27.