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Government-backed nonprofit Southwest Organizing Project profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Southwest Organizing Project, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $27,965,100 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).

Inside Roseland Youth Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Roseland Youth Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $3,210,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Cortland Street Bridge rehab begins September 22; long-term closure planned

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced a major rehabilitation project for the Cortland Street Bridge, set to begin on September 22, 2025.

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights rescue effort and recent police activity

By T. R. Harrell | Sep 5, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted several updates in early September detailing a dog rescue effort near Cook County Jail and two separate law enforcement responses involving firearms and an overdose case in Chicago-area neighborhoods.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,650,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Rush University Medical Center profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 4, 2025

Rush University Medical Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $14,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Black Researchers Collective—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 4, 2025

Black Researchers Collective, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $700,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

''You Have To Be Systematic'', Scott Pulcini Advises During Jtrader Trading Psychology Session

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 4, 2025

In a session hosted by Jtrader, veteran traders Scott Pulcini and Joseph Gasperoni stressed disciplined systems and risk management as keys for survival and success in today's volatile markets—highlighting lessons learned from decades at top...

Alderman Lopez on crime in Chicago: Pritzker is 'comfortable with the amount of victims we have right now'

By J. A. Schumacher | Sep 4, 2025

Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago's 15th Ward said that Governor J.B. Pritzker seems at ease with a certain number of victims as crime and violence escalated over the Labor Day weekend, while President Trump has offered to send federal support.

Commemorating another year: Earlean Collins, Cook County Board of Commissioners member, marks birthday milestone (September 4)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 4, 2025

Born on September 4, 1937, in Rolling Fork, MS, Earlean Collins emerged as a prominent figure in the landscape of Chicago City, IL.

Sky seek first win over Fever in season finale matchup

By R. L. Pena | Sep 4, 2025

The Chicago Sky will face the Indiana Fever for the final time this season on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Youth Guidance

By T. T. Collins | Sep 4, 2025

Youth Guidance, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $5,397,780 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chicago Commons Association

By T. T. Collins | Sep 3, 2025

Chicago Commons Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 3, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Prospect Heights Tourism District Board will meet September 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Tourism District Board will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, September 5

Illinois DOGE Profile: Concordia Place

By T. T. Collins | Sep 3, 2025

Concordia Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $575,701 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).