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Chicago leaders reject National Guard deployment amid calls for federal investment

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 3, 2025

As President Donald Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, local leaders, residents, and experts have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the city needs federal investment rather than military intervention.

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Mayor Johnson recognizes new cohort of victim service advocates at graduation ceremony

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 3, 2025

On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented certificates to the second group of graduates from the Victim Advocate training program.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 2, 2025

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan 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 $915,056 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 education policy: Illinois 'has worked overtime to hide the districts disastrous academic performance'

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed concerns over Illinois' approach to education standards.

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Leader for Chicago Flips Red: Illegal immigrants are being given 'everything, free housing, free food'

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red of Illinois, said that American families are struggling while resources are diverted to illegal immigrants.

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Study links rodent thumbnail evolution to global ecological success

By L. T. Fry | Sep 2, 2025

Scientists have long observed that some rodents, such as squirrels, have thumbnails instead of claws on their thumbs.

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Chicago officials defend record amid criticism over city's homicide rate

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have recently faced criticism over their handling of crime in Chicago, with public attention focused on the city’s high homicide rate.

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League of American Workers president: America 'is simply not producing the kinds of young adults a healthy society needs'

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said U.S. schools are failing to produce adequately prepared young adults despite significant per-pupil spending.

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Chicago Contrarian: Mayor Brandon Johnson loathes Chicago police

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian announced on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson loathes the Chicago Police, alleging that the mayor holds disdain toward the department.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Telpochcalli Community Education Project

By T. T. Collins | Sep 2, 2025

Telpochcalli Community Education Project, 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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“This is the labor movement, y’all;" Mayor Johnson celebrates "Labor Day" gains for homosexuals, "black women," illegal aliens

By LGIS News Service | Sep 2, 2025

On Labor Day, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called upon Chicagoans to celebrate public sector teacher's union contract "protections" of black women, homosexuals and illegal aliens.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights Labor Day wishes and honors Officer Ella French

By K. D. Herring | Sep 2, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office marked Labor Day with greetings on September 1, while also raising awareness for Suicide Prevention Month by promoting crisis resources.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Friend Family Health Center Inc.

By T. T. Collins | Sep 2, 2025

Friend Family Health Center 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 $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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Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital highlights suicide prevention during awareness month

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Communities nationwide are observing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, focusing on efforts to reduce stigma and promote mental health support.

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 2, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5.

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Inside Floating Museum—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 1, 2025

Floating Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 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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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Ex-Cons For Community And Social Change

By T. T. Collins | Sep 1, 2025

Ex-Cons For Community And Social Change, 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 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Thorek Memorial Hospital

By T. T. Collins | Sep 1, 2025

Thorek Memorial Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $3,000,000 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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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across Chicago City Wire publication area

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 1, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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School events this September in City of Chicago

By W. H. Carroll | Sep 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this month.