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Monday, October 20, 2025

News from September 2025

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Annual fall bridge lifts scheduled along Chicago River starting October

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

The City of Chicago has announced that the annual fall bridge lifts along the main and south branches of the Chicago River will begin on Wednesday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m. The initiative allows sailboats and other recreational boats to move from...

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Academy for Global Citizenship

By T. T. Collins | Sep 29, 2025

Academy for Global Citizenship, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2 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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UI Health highlights risks and treatments during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month

By H. H. Robinson | Sep 29, 2025

An estimated 6.7 million Americans have an unruptured brain aneurysm, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

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Chicago City Council considers grocery tax and expanded granny flat regulations

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 29, 2025

The Chicago City Council is set to vote on two major issues: the possible adoption of a 1% grocery tax and an expansion of regulations for additional dwelling units, often referred to as "granny flats."

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Small modular reactors considered as option for meeting Chicago's growing energy needs

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago is facing a significant increase in electricity demand, with current usage at around 30 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year and projections suggesting a rise of 10–40 percent by 2035.

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Mayor Johnson outlines Chicago's climate initiatives at New York conference

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended New York Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly as part of the C40 network, a coalition of cities working on environmental justice.

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Field Museum announces Africa Hall renovations with focus on culture and community input

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Renovations are underway at the Field Museum’s Africa Hall, with a reopening scheduled for 2028.

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Alderman Andre Vasquez faces criticism over activism after rat incident at ward office

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago’s 40th Ward has recently been at the center of controversy involving Alderman Andre Vasquez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and former battle rapper.

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Mayor Johnson marks completion of Milwaukee Avenue project as bikeway expansion surpasses 100-mile mark

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 29, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have marked a milestone with the completion of safety improvements on Milwaukee Avenue, pushing the total of new bikeways installed under Johnson’s administration to over...

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Mayor Johnson marks milestone with completion of Chicago's 100th mile of bikeways

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 29, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of a significant safety project on Milwaukee Avenue in River West, marking the 100th mile of bikeways completed during his administration.

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Mayor Johnson announces expanded entrepreneur certificate program with City Colleges partnership

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new partnership between the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

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Chicago joins opposition to EPA plan on greenhouse gas endangerment finding

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 29, 2025

Yesterday, the City of Chicago joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and seven other counties and cities in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Chicago restaurant industry faces closures amid economic pressures and declining demand

By L. T. Fry | Sep 29, 2025

Chicago’s restaurant industry is facing significant challenges that threaten its survival and the city’s economic health.

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Inside Phalanx Family Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 29, 2025

Phalanx 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 $2,847,750 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: Sheffield Neighborhood Association

By T. T. Collins | Sep 28, 2025

Sheffield Neighborhood Association was approved to receive a $600,000 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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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 28, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation

By T. T. Collins | Sep 28, 2025

Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $250,000 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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Field Museum scientist Thorsten Lumbsch joins Royal Academy of Sciences for work on lichens

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 28, 2025

Thorsten Lumbsch, Vice President of Science at the Field Museum, has been appointed to the academic staff of the Royal Academy of Sciences (RAC).

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Rep. Davis votes against House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 28, 2025

Danny Davis, a U.S. House Representative, said he joined 57 of their Democrat colleagues in voting against a House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. This statement was made on X.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Bounce for Joy Project

By T. T. Collins | Sep 27, 2025

Bounce for Joy Project 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 102-6 0698).