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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: New Covenant Community Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 4, 2025

New Covenant Community Development Corporation, 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).

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Government-backed nonprofit Plant Chicago Nfp profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 4, 2025

Plant Chicago Nfp, 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 103-0006).

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Chicago Fire FC announces lineup changes ahead of final regular-season home game

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 4, 2025

The Chicago Fire FC will host Toronto FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, October 4, in their final home match of the regular season.

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Cook County Sheriff's Office reports fugitive arrest and details traffic enforcement actions

By L. T. Fry | Oct 4, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office provided updates via Twitter in early October about recent law enforcement actions including a fugitive arrest and enhanced traffic enforcement operations.

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Government-backed nonprofit The Miracle Center profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 3, 2025

The Miracle Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Human Resources Development Institute

By T. T. Collins | Oct 3, 2025

Human Resources Development Institute, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $550,000 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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Inside Access Community Health Network—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 3, 2025

Access Community Health Network, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $417,500 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 prepares for final home match ahead of playoffs

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 3, 2025

Chicago Fire FC will conclude the home portion of its 2025 regular season with a match against Toronto FC on Saturday, October 4, at Soldier Field.

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Which ex-City of Chicago area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 3, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 6 will showcase these former City of Chicago area high school standouts.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: True To Life Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 3, 2025

True To Life Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,050,000 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 The Ruth Page Foundation profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 2, 2025

The Ruth Page Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $275,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements at the Ruth Page Theater, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: El Salvadoran rapist, fraudster arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 2, 2025

Cristobal Carias Masin, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador with convictions for statutory rape, fraud, and aggravated felony, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort. He also faces pending charges of assault and failure to register as a sex offender

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DHS arrests over 800 in Operation Midway Blitz targeting criminal illegal aliens

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 2, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of over 800 individuals in a recent operation named Midway Blitz.

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Rush University students highlight impact of scholarships on education and career choices

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 2, 2025

Scholarships at Rush University are providing more than just financial assistance to students.

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Chicago Financial Future Task Force convened to advise on city’s fiscal health

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 2, 2025

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force, created by Executive Order 2025-1, is a group of 24 civic leaders assembled by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Edna’s Circle

By T. T. Collins | Oct 2, 2025

Edna’s Circle, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,540,880 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Harrison Street Viaduct reopens after major reconstruction by Chicago Department of Transportation

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 2, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that the reconstruction of the Harrison Street Viaduct, located between Canal Street and the Chicago River, is complete.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Lawrence Hall

By T. T. Collins | Oct 2, 2025

Lawrence Hall, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $209,067 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 marks awareness months and reports weapons arrest

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 2, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office posted updates between October 1-2, highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Substance Abuse Prevention Month while also reporting a recent weapons arrest during an eviction.

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Chris Brady called up to US Men’s National Team for October international window

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 2, 2025

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady has been called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) for the October FIFA International Window, according to an announcement by Chicago Fire FC and the U.S. Soccer Federation.