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Illinois announces new tax amnesty program allowing payment of overdue taxes without penalties

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has announced the launch of the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program, offering individuals and businesses a limited-time chance to pay overdue state taxes without penalties or interest.

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Chicago passes ordinance protecting affordable housing near Jackson Park

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Desmon Yancy have led the passage of Ordinance SO2023-00040859, which introduces new housing affordability protections in Jackson Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

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Chicago launches late night video game series as part of community safety plan

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), and Chicago Public Library (CPL) are launching the Late Night Video Game Series.

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Chicago passes ordinance expanding additional dwelling units citywide

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson have led the passage of Ordinance SO2024-0008918, which legalizes the construction of additional dwelling units (ADUs) throughout Chicago.

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Property tax break proposed for Austin’s Forty Acres Fresh Market

By L. T. Fry | Oct 6, 2025

The Forty Acres Fresh Market in the Austin neighborhood is set to benefit from a Cook County Class 7(d) property tax incentive, following a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago Fire FC II falls to Atlanta United 2 in final home game of season

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 6, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II ended its home schedule for the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season with a 5-2 defeat to Atlanta United 2 on Sunday at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Beeson House #4 in Austin

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 6, 2025

Austin’s Fred C. Beeson House #4, located at 5830 W. Midway Park, may soon become an official Chicago landmark.

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City Council approves $5 million TIF for Orleans Teen Center on Near North Side

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

After School Matters’ planned Orleans Teen Center has received approval from the City Council for $5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support.

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Cortes: ‘Why do Pritzker and Johnson want rapists, murderers, and pedophiles free on the streets of Illinois?’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 6, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) and Mayor Brandon Johnson (D-Chicago) are “undermining” the work of federal law enforcement officers trying to deport criminal illegal aliens.

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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant approved for Englewood commercial redevelopment

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 6, 2025

A $2.5 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) has been approved by the City Council to support the redevelopment of a mixed-use building at 1210 W. 59th St. in Englewood.

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Property tax break proposed for Brookfield Properties’ New City industrial project

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 6, 2025

Brookfield Properties is planning to build an industrial complex in New City, Chicago, which could benefit from a property tax incentive if approved by the City Council.

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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant proposed for Carole Robertson Center in South Lawndale

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 6, 2025

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning may receive a $1.1 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) to help renovate its early childhood education center in South Lawndale.

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National, Illinois FOP condemn Chicago police for reportedly blocking officers from assisting ICE agents under attack

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 6, 2025

The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Illinois State FOP issued a joint statement today condemning the Chicago Police Department for reportedly ordering officers not to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who were under threat during an incident in the city.

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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Austin church

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 5, 2025

New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church, located at 1400 N. Laramie Ave. in the Austin neighborhood, may soon become an official Chicago landmark.

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West Garfield Park entrepreneurship hub proposed with support from city grant

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 5, 2025

A $6 million entrepreneurship center is planned for West Garfield Park, according to a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Loyola University Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Oct 5, 2025

Loyola University Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,225,000 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: Centro San Bonifacio

By T. T. Collins | Oct 5, 2025

Centro San Bonifacio, 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 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Erie Family Health Centers

By T. T. Collins | Oct 5, 2025

Erie Family Health Centers, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 5-11)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 5, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Village of Brighton Village Board will meet October 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Village of Brighton Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, October 6