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Ted Dabrowski enters governor’s race: ‘We will win this race by laying out a competing vision for Illinois’

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 12, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a former banking executive and policy researcher, has announced his candidacy for governor.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Target Area Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Sep 12, 2025

Target Area Development Corporation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $1,850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Cook County Sheriff's Office details patrols and burglary arrests in September tweets

By L. T. Fry | Sep 12, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office used its Twitter account on September 12, 2025 to announce enhanced traffic patrols funded by IDOT Illinois and report two arrests for cargo theft following joint operations with Norfolk Southern Railroad in Chicago.

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Rep. Niemerg: 'Governor Pritzker’s rhetoric isn’t just distasteful—it’s dangerous'

By M. J. Stevenson | Sep 12, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg from Dieterich, Illinois, has publicly criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker on the social media platform X. Niemerg accused Pritzker of exploiting a tragedy for political gain and called for his impeachment, alleging...

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Chicago Fire FC hosts New York City FC as both teams vie for playoff positioning

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 12, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will return to Soldier Field on Saturday, September 13, to face New York City FC in a matchup between two Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: A Knock At Midnight

By T. T. Collins | Sep 12, 2025

A Knock At Midnight, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,100,000 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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Government-backed nonprofit Puerto Rican Arts Alliance profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 11, 2025

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $950,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, 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: Easterseals

By T. T. Collins | Sep 11, 2025

Easterseals, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 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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House candidate Nguyen Le on economic growth: 'I’d advocate for reducing the state’s high commercial property taxes'

By V. B. Graham | Sep 11, 2025

Terry Nguyen Le, a candidate for House District 13, has proposed measures aimed at strengthening the local economy.

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House candidate Nguyen Le on public safety: 'I’d advocate for tougher sentencing laws for violent offenders'

By J. L. Weber | Sep 11, 2025

Terry Nguyen Le, a candidate for House District 13, emphasized the need for stronger sentencing, increased police resources, and preventive community programs to address rising crime and improve safety.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.