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Chicago Fire FC marks Hispanic Heritage Month with new Gente Fina collaboration

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 10, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has announced a series of events and initiatives to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to Chicago’s Latino community.

WGN reporter: 'Prison officials can't currently say how many Illinois inmates commit new crimes after they're released'

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 10, 2025

Ben Bradley, a reporter with WGN Investigates, said that Illinois prison officials are unable to provide data on recidivism and have declined external assistance with inmate re-entry programs.

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights safety programs and reports jail staff arrest

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 10, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates on its stolen vehicle recovery program, recognized World Suicide Prevention Day, and reported an arrest of a jail kitchen worker accused of possessing THC-laced gummies.

Wisconsin court advances lawsuit over Bloomberg-funded attorney raising concerns for Chicago AG office

By A. D. Rice | Sep 10, 2025

A Wisconsin court has decided to allow a lawsuit against Attorney General Josh Kaul to proceed.

In Memory: Remembering Ethel Skyles Alexander on her Death Anniversary (September 10)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 10, 2025

Ethel Skyles Alexander passed away on September 10, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of tireless advocacy and dedication to civil rights in Chicago City, IL.

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Rockefeller-backed group pushes wrongful death suit against oil firms as Chicago climate litigation rises

By J. L. Weber | Sep 10, 2025

The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, is pursuing a new legal strategy against the energy industry.

Jesse Brown VA earns five-star CMS hospital quality rating

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 10, 2025

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2025 hospital quality ratings.

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Republican AGs turn up pressure on Climate Judiciary Project amid Chicago climate suits

By A. D. Rice | Sep 10, 2025

Amid growing scrutiny over the use of taxpayer funds, 23 Republican state attorneys general have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to halt federal grants to the Environmental Law Institute (ELI).

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Climate group removes judge names after ties exposed while Chicago climate cases expand

By J. L. Weber | Sep 10, 2025

The Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), an initiative by the Environmental Law Institute, has recently removed the names of judges from its website following a report by Fox News Digital.

House panel investigates judicial influence by environmental group as 'climate' cases unfold in Chicago

By J. L. Weber | Sep 10, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee has initiated an investigation into the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), a program of the Environmental Law Institute (ELI).

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Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By K. H. Chan | Sep 10, 2025

These former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Girlforward

By T. T. Collins | Sep 10, 2025

Girlforward, 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 102-6 0698).

Taxpayer-funded CPS messaging promotes CTU walkout: ‘Once again the CTU chooses to use our students as pawns for political indoctrination'

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 9, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is facing scrutiny after the district sent an email promoting “sidewalk solidarity walk-ins” organized by the Chicago Teachers Union.

Vallas blames CTU for Chicago crime, dismisses protest amid Guard panic: ‘The union has blood on their hands’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 9, 2025

Former Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Paul Vallas says the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is directly to blame for the city’s surging crime and the very reason President Donald Trump is considering sending the National Guard into the city.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Austin Chamber of Commerce

By T. T. Collins | Sep 9, 2025

Austin Chamber of Commerce, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $244,264 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Project Syncere

By T. T. Collins | Sep 9, 2025

Project Syncere, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,000,000 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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Chicago Fire FC marks Hispanic Heritage Month with new Gente Fina collaboration

WGN reporter: 'Prison officials can't currently say how many Illinois inmates commit new crimes after they're released'

Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights safety programs and reports jail staff arrest

Wisconsin court advances lawsuit over Bloomberg-funded attorney raising concerns for Chicago AG office

In Memory: Remembering Ethel Skyles Alexander on her Death Anniversary (September 10)

Rockefeller-backed group pushes wrongful death suit against oil firms as Chicago climate litigation rises

Jesse Brown VA earns five-star CMS hospital quality rating

Republican AGs turn up pressure on Climate Judiciary Project amid Chicago climate suits

Climate group removes judge names after ties exposed while Chicago climate cases expand

House panel investigates judicial influence by environmental group as 'climate' cases unfold in Chicago

Which former Chicago City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Girlforward

Taxpayer-funded CPS messaging promotes CTU walkout: ‘Once again the CTU chooses to use our students as pawns for political indoctrination'

Vallas blames CTU for Chicago crime, dismisses protest amid Guard panic: ‘The union has blood on their hands’

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Austin Chamber of Commerce

Illinois DOGE Profile: Project Syncere

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