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How many H-2A petitions made by Chicago City Wire publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By T. M. Michael | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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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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President of League of American Workers: Democrats 'don't defend democracy—they desecrate it'

By J. E. Munn | Sep 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns about the actions of Democrats, accusing them of undermining democracy by enabling extremist rhetoric against political opponents while claiming to defend it.

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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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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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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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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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Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be in action.

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Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Prison Project profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois Prison Project, 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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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: True To Life Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Sep 23, 2025

True To Life Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,050,000 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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Fmr. Riverside Police Chief on ICE protest: Elected officials who fight law enforcement 'should be removed'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 23, 2025

Thomas Weitzel, former chief of police for the Riverside Police Department, has said that politicians who participated in a confrontation at the ICE processing center in Broadview committed a criminal act.

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Inside TGI Movement—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 23, 2025

TGI Movement, 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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Cook County Sheriff's Office reports arrests for weapons violations and shares holiday greeting

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office issued statements regarding two separate weapons-related arrests in Hazel Crest and Chicago via Twitter posts dated September 20 and September 23, 2025.