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Chicago selects $6 million commercial project for Armour Square riverfront site

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 2, 2025

A new commercial complex valued at $6 million has been selected for development on a vacant city-owned site in Armour Square, according to an announcement from Ciere Boatright, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Working Bikes

By T. T. Collins | Oct 1, 2025

Working Bikes, 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 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Westside Health Authority

By T. T. Collins | Oct 1, 2025

Westside Health Authority, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $9,470,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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School events this October in City of Chicago

By W. H. Carroll | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this month.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski joins Fmr. House candidate Anderson in call for protection of student data

By J. O. Crow | Oct 1, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has called for a federal investigation into several Midwestern universities accused of improperly sharing student data without consent.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Gresham Community Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 1, 2025

Gresham Community Center 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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Chicago Fire FC’s Christopher Cupps named to U.S. U-17 men’s national team camp

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 1, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Christopher Cupps has been selected for the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team roster for an upcoming domestic training camp, according to an announcement from both Chicago Fire FC and U.S. Soccer.

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Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 1, 2025

These former City of Chicago high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Infant Welfare Society of Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 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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Illinois DOGE Profile: Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 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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23rd Ward’s Tabares on CTU tribute to Assata Shakur: 'CTU has lost its way'

By M. S. Beard | Sep 30, 2025

Silvana Tabares, alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward, said in a press release that the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) decision to post a tribute to Assata Shakur reflects a radical ideological agenda.

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50th Ward Alderman on CTU tribute to Assata Shakur: 'Our kids deserve teachers who lift them up, not political extremists'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 30, 2025

Debra Silverstein, alderman of Chicago’s 50th Ward, said in a press release that Mayor Brandon Johnson should condemn the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) post honoring Assata Shakur.

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National Teacher’s Union executive says Mayor Johnson hurting left‑wing brand: ‘It has not gone well’

By J. O. Crow | Sep 30, 2025

Corey DeAngelis, an executive of the National Teachers' Union, addressed concerns regarding a leaked email from Leo Casey, assistant to Randi Weingarten.

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Chicago Fire FC seeks playoff spot with key match against Inter Miami CF

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC is set to play Inter Miami CF in a rescheduled match at Chase Stadium in Ft.

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Chicago Fire FC aims for club away win record against Inter Miami CF

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will play Inter Miami CF in a rescheduled Major League Soccer match on Tuesday, September 30 at Chase Stadium in Ft.

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City of Chicago offers nearly 500 vacant properties for redevelopment

By L. T. Fry | Sep 30, 2025

A total of 486 city-owned properties will be made available for private purchase beginning October 1, according to an announcement by Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Ciere Boatright.

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Chicago Fire FC secures playoff spot with road win over Inter Miami CF

By E. S. Mcgovern | Sep 30, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a place in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after defeating Inter Miami CF 5-3 at Chase Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Government event this October in City of Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Sep 30, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this month.

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Northwestern Medicine completes Illinois’ first known robotic double-lung transplant

By H. D. Morris | Sep 30, 2025

Northwestern Medicine has performed the first known robotic double-lung transplant in Illinois, introducing a minimally invasive surgical option for select patients.

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Inside Noble Network of Charter Schools—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 30, 2025

Noble Network of Charter Schools, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $6,100,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).