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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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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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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.

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City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2025

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 23

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City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2025

City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 23

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Shriners Children's Chicago psychologist honored by national spinal cord injury association

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 23, 2025

Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Shriners Children's Chicago, has received a national leadership award from the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA).

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UI Health expands transplant access for sickle cell disease patients

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 23, 2025

For people with sickle cell disease (SCD), ongoing blood transfusions are a common part of managing their health.

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O’Hare sets new passenger record with over 8 million travelers in July

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

O’Hare International Airport reported its highest-ever monthly passenger volume in July 2025, according to data released by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago declines National Guard aid as crime rates remain a concern

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 23, 2025

Chicago’s decision to decline federal help in the form of National Guard deployment has sparked debate over public safety and political priorities.

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Mayor Johnson signs executive order safeguarding right to protest in Chicago

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed a new executive order aimed at protecting the right to protest in Chicago.

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La Shawn Ford seeks congressional seat after endorsement from Danny Davis

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

La Shawn K. Ford, a state representative from Austin on Chicago’s West Side, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th district.

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Chicago Fire FC II falls to New York City FC II in high-scoring match

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 23, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II lost 5-4 to New York City FC II at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday night.

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Chicago media criticized for coverage bias against police amid rising violence concerns

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 23, 2025

Chicago media outlets have come under scrutiny for their coverage of the Chicago Police Department (CPD), with some critics arguing that reporting often focuses on claims of systemic racial discrimination while ignoring broader context and data.

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Mayor Johnson announces plan to revitalize South Lawndale storefronts with new grant

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at revitalizing vacant storefronts in South Lawndale.