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Thursday, September 18, 2025

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Inside Alternative Schools Network—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 18, 2025

Alternative Schools Network, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $5,075,940 in FY2024 for critical Health Network Program, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Hearing set on expanding seniors' access to innovative medical technologies

By V. B. Graham | Sep 18, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Morgan Griffith have announced a legislative hearing to discuss improving seniors' access to innovative medical care.

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Chairman of CASE on Public Nuisance Litigation: 'Lawyers are expanding the scope of public nuisance laws'

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2025

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, said litigation has been initiated in states like Illinois through public nuisance lawsuits targeting businesses for issues such as plastic pollution and opioid abuse.

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Alderman Reilly: Preckwinkle, Johnson ‘’can’t help but let slip their indifference toward crime victims’

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Sep 17, 2025

Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd), candidate for Cook County Board President, said current Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Brendan Johnson have an indifference to crime victims.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Monarch Awards Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Sep 17, 2025

Monarch Awards Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 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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American Majority Founder: ‘Chicago is the poster child of Leviathan’s failure’

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Sep 17, 2025

Ned Ryun, founder of American Majority, said it is intentional that Chicago is the “poster child” for failure.

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Government-backed nonprofit Hyde Park Neighborhood Club profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 17, 2025

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $1,500,000 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: Ike Muzikowski 'chooses to serve God, his students, and the west side of Chicago'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said on X that Ike Muzikowski, President and Principal of Chicago Hope Academy, abandoned a business career despite his Ivy League background to serve his community, faith, and students.

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Chicago Hope Academy staff member on community: 'We are the people, and we need to be heard by you'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Shavon Howery Stevens, an office staff member at Chicago Hope Academy, emphasizes that her work reflects persistence, care, and the importance of listening to the community.

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Community petition organizer on bond decision: 'No way that seven people in a room should be able to make this decision for this community'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, emphasized the importance of community involvement in major financial decisions rather than leaving them to a select group of board members.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Artist Life

By T. T. Collins | Sep 17, 2025

Artist Life, 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 102-6 0698).

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 17, 2025

City of Chicago City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chicago Lawndale AMACHI mentoring program

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Lawndale AMACHI mentoring program, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $215,000 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 Project Explorations profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Project Explorations, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $155,128 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: Chicago Public Library

By T. T. Collins | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Public Library, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $9,600,000 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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UIC college recruiter facing backlash for post on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 16, 2025

A college recruiter at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is facing backlash for posting a graphic message on social media appearing to celebrate the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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In Memoriam: Dawn Clark Netsch remembered on his birthday (September 16)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

Born on September 16, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH, Dawn Clark Netsch was destined to become a pioneering figure in Illinois politics.

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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Chicago Fire FC signs new long-term contracts with three homegrown players

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced the signing of new contracts for three Homegrown players: goalkeeper Chris Brady and midfielders Sergio Oregel Jr. and Mauricio Pineda.

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Sohnke on Kirk assassination: ‘He was loathed by the political Left because entirely because he was a conservative’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 16, 2025

Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said he feels “deep sympathy” for Charlie Kirk and his family following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder and Illinois native, adding that Kirk should be “remembered fondly” for encouraging young adults to think critically about complex topics through public debate.