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Government-backed nonprofit New Moms Inc. profiled

New Moms Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $800,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

By T. T. Collins | Oct 10, 2025

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Florida Voice News Asst. Director: Gov. Pritzker's rhetoric on federal agents in Chicago is 'disgusting'

Eric Daugherty, assistant news director of FL Voice News, expressed concerns over transparency and access to facts following remarks by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding a reported attack on federal agents.

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 10, 2025

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Inside LaTanya & The Youth of Englewood—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 10, 2025

LaTanya & The Youth of Englewood, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, 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 103-0006).

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Inside Growing Home Inc—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 10, 2025

Growing Home Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $755,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, 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: Uptown People's Law Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 10, 2025

Uptown People's Law Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: Global Girls Inc.

By T. T. Collins | Oct 10, 2025

Global Girls 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 $150,002 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).

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CFPB director says Chicago transit funding paused over race-based contracting concerns

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 9, 2025

Russ Vought, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), announced on X that $2.1 billion in Chicago transit projects were paused to ensure federal funding is not distributed through race-based contracting.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: I vow to 'pursue an end to the state’s sanctuary status'

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 9, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Ted for Illinois, announced his intention to end Illinois's sanctuary status and prioritize residents.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Onward Neighborhood House

By T. T. Collins | Oct 9, 2025

Onward Neighborhood House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two 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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Inside Boys and Girls Club of Chicago—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, 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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Government-backed nonprofit Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago, 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).

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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on state budget: 'Pritzker only has himself to blame for Illinois fiscal woes'

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 8, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has attributed Illinois' fiscal challenges to decisions made by the governor.

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Consulting Group founder on public safety: 'Chicago deserves better. Our people deserve peace'

By J. O. Crow | Oct 8, 2025

Donald Muhammad, founder of the Donald Muhammad Consulting Group, said on X that Chicago requires National Guard support and stronger policing.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Children's Advocacy Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $650,000 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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DHS counters Governor Pritzker's claims on Chicago federal operations

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded to claims made by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, particularly Operation Midway Blitz.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble, 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 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Deborah's Place

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

Deborah's Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $600,000 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 Profile: La Rabida Children Hospital

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

La Rabida Children Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,100,000 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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Government-backed nonprofit Navy Pier profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 6, 2025

Navy Pier, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $7,000,000 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: Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter

By T. T. Collins | Oct 6, 2025

Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $200,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).