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House candidate Nguyen Le on cost of living: 'Residents are burdened by some of the nation’s highest property taxes'

By A. R. Reaves | Sep 11, 2025

Terry Nguyen Le, a candidate for House District 13, emphasized the importance of lowering property taxes and streamlining regulations to alleviate economic pressures on families and small businesses while fostering growth.

Financial trader on Chicago crime rate: Anyone protesting federal help to make people safe is a 'hateful cruel sociopath'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 11, 2025

Jim Iuorio, a financial trader based in Chicago, expressed concerns about the city's rising violence, stating that it has created unsafe living conditions and deteriorated the quality of life.

House candidate Nguyen Le: 'I’d push for lower taxes and reduced government spending'

By M. J. Stevenson | Sep 11, 2025

Terry Nguyen Le, a candidate for House District 13, said his priorities would include lowering taxes, cutting government spending, enhancing law enforcement, and promoting school choice to improve opportunities and safety.

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Charles Beach elected as new chief judge of Cook County Circuit Court

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 11, 2025

The Hon. Charles Beach has been elected as the new Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County

Debate continues over public funding for potential new White Sox stadium

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 11, 2025

In 1981, the Chicago White Sox were put up for sale by Bill Veeck and his syndicate due to rising player salaries.

Chicago Mayoral aide on Charlie Kirk’s death: 'I guess he got what he wished for'

By A. D. Rice | Sep 11, 2025

Anton P. Adkins, a press aide in the Office of the Mayor, expressed on social media that he is not mourning Charlie Kirk's death.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage

By T. T. Collins | Sep 11, 2025

Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $50,020 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Chicago residents paid most per muncipality in July

By T. R. Harrell | Sep 11, 2025

Chicago residents paid just over $88.1 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in July.

Chicago to host open house on draft Central Area Plan for downtown growth

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 11, 2025

An open house is scheduled for September 25 to present the City of Chicago’s draft “Central Area Plan 2045,” a long-term growth strategy for downtown.

Cook County Sheriff's Office marks 9/11 anniversary and celebrates correctional academy graduates

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 11, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office commemorated the anniversary of September 11 with social media tributes on September 11, 2025.

City prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations with safety measures

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 11, 2025

Chicago is preparing for Mexican Independence Day with a series of events and parades across the city, beginning Friday, September 12, and continuing through Tuesday, September 16.

Inside Communities United—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 10, 2025

Communities United, 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).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Lyric Opera of Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 10, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $31,251 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 Tasc, Inc. profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 10, 2025

Tasc, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $2,925,870 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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House candidate Nguyen Le on cost of living: 'Residents are burdened by some of the nation’s highest property taxes'

Financial trader on Chicago crime rate: Anyone protesting federal help to make people safe is a 'hateful cruel sociopath'

House candidate Nguyen Le: 'I’d push for lower taxes and reduced government spending'

Charles Beach elected as new chief judge of Cook County Circuit Court

Debate continues over public funding for potential new White Sox stadium

Chicago Mayoral aide on Charlie Kirk’s death: 'I guess he got what he wished for'

Illinois DOGE Profile: Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Chicago residents paid most per muncipality in July

Chicago to host open house on draft Central Area Plan for downtown growth

Cook County Sheriff's Office marks 9/11 anniversary and celebrates correctional academy graduates

City prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations with safety measures

Inside Communities United—an Illinois DOGE Profile

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Lyric Opera of Chicago

Government-backed nonprofit Tasc, Inc. profiled

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

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

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