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City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Aug. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2025

City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, Aug. 14

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2025

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, Sept. 8

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet Sept. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2025

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet Wednesday, Sept. 10

UI Health performs first FDA-approved islet cell transplant using Lantidra

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 9, 2025

UI Health surgeons have performed the first islet cell transplant in the United States using Lantidra, a therapy recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for brittle type 1 diabetes.

Chicago faces debate over school funding as leaders weigh borrowing versus using surplus

By L. T. Fry | Sep 9, 2025

When Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable established his trading post along the Chicago River, he operated without concerns about pension liabilities or unfunded obligations.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Assistance Programs Inc

By T. T. Collins | Sep 9, 2025

Community Assistance Programs Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $15,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Lincoln Park Community Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 8, 2025

Lincoln Park Community Services, 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).

Government-backed nonprofit Barat Education Foundation profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 8, 2025

Barat Education Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $29,324 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Federal judge allows deposition of key witness in Jose Cruz wrongful conviction case

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. District Judge Gabriel Fuentes has granted a motion by defense attorneys representing police officers to depose Luis “Danny” Rodriguez, a key witness in Jose Cruz’s wrongful conviction lawsuit.

Chicago Contrarian: Violence interrupters are a complete fraud

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian has publicly criticized community violence intervention programs, labeling them as "fraudulent, ineffective, and counterproductive."

Illinois Policy Institute economic director: Thousands have been told their pension is guaranteed, ‘that very well might not be the case’

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, expressed concerns about Illinois' pension system on the Prairie State Wire Podcast.

Daily Caller reporter on Chicago violence: ‘One administration after another has either been incapable or unwilling to do anything about it'

By A. D. Rice | Sep 8, 2025

Jason Cohen, a reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation, criticized multiple administrations for their failure to improve public safety in Chicago.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024?

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 8, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services 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.

Commemorating Juliana Stratton's birthday: reflecting on the lawyer and 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois achievements (September 8)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 8, 2025

Juliana Stratton was born on September 8, 1965, in the bustling city of Chicago.

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City of Wheaton Liquor Control Commission met Aug. 14

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Sept. 8

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet Sept. 10

UI Health performs first FDA-approved islet cell transplant using Lantidra

Chicago faces debate over school funding as leaders weigh borrowing versus using surplus

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Assistance Programs Inc

Inside Lincoln Park Community Services—an Illinois DOGE Profile

Government-backed nonprofit Barat Education Foundation profiled

Federal judge allows deposition of key witness in Jose Cruz wrongful conviction case

Chicago Contrarian: Violence interrupters are a complete fraud

Illinois Policy Institute economic director: Thousands have been told their pension is guaranteed, ‘that very well might not be the case’

Daily Caller reporter on Chicago violence: ‘One administration after another has either been incapable or unwilling to do anything about it'

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024?

Commemorating Juliana Stratton's birthday: reflecting on the lawyer and 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois achievements (September 8)

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Chicago records lowest summer homicide total since mid-1960s

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