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Chicago Fire FC II clinches playoff spot with late win over FC Cincinnati 2

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 23, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II secured a place in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs after defeating FC Cincinnati 2 with a score of 2-1 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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Jesse Jackson Jr. explores political comeback with potential bid for Illinois’ 2nd District

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 23, 2025

Jesse Jackson Jr., a former congressman from Chicago, may seek to return to politics by running for Illinois’ 2nd congressional district seat.

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Mayor Johnson welcomes residents at Thrive Englewood affordable housing opening

By L. T. Fry | Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a ceremony to welcome new residents at the Thrive Englewood housing development, marking the completion of 62 new homes in the neighborhood.

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Trump’s DOT puts CTA on notice over crime epidemic: ‘Local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 23, 2025

President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have demanded Chicago’s CTA fix its crime-ridden transit system or face losing vital federal dollars, citing a shocking pattern of lawlessness jeopardizing rider safety.

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Fmr. Riverside Police Chief on peacekeepers program: 'There are no positive outcomes to demonstrate from a data perspective'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 22, 2025

Tom Weitzel, former police chief of the Riverside Police Department, has expressed criticism regarding Illinois' Peacekeepers program.

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Rep. Garcia says ICE officer killed constituent; later clarifies shooting followed vehicle attack

By A. D. Rice | Sep 22, 2025

Jesús G. "Chuy" García, U.S. representative for Illinois’s 4th congressional district, said that an ICE officer killed one of "his constituents."

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry were approved in Chicago City Wire publication area during 2024?

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 22, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area was 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Latino Organization Of The Southwest

By T. T. Collins | Sep 22, 2025

Latino Organization Of The Southwest, 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).

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Joel Waterman scores first Chicago Fire goal; earns spot on MLS Team of Matchday

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Joel Waterman has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 35 after scoring his first goal for the club in a 3-0 win over Minnesota United FC.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Metropolitan Asian Family Services

By T. T. Collins | Sep 22, 2025

Metropolitan Asian Family Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $16,778 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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Chicago Fire FC signs Dean, Gal and Mueller to new contracts

By L. T. Fry | Sep 22, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has signed new contracts with defender Jonathan Dean, goalkeeper Jeff Gal, and winger Chris Mueller, the club announced on September 22, 2025. “Our strategy is to establish a consistent core group of players throughout our squad,”...

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City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission will meet September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 22, 2025

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $300,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 25

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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 22

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City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, Aug. 25

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City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, Sept. 22

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center

By T. T. Collins | Sep 21, 2025

Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $142,293 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Government-backed nonprofit Erie Neighborhood House profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 21, 2025

Erie Neighborhood House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $550,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements including construction of a new building, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Blessed Child

By T. T. Collins | Sep 21, 2025

Blessed Child, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).