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Cortes: ‘Cities like Chicago are finally feeling the impact of real border enforcement’

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 9, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers (LAW) said that cities like Chicago are finally “feeling the impact of real border enforcement,” as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said border arrests are the lowest level since 1970.

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Inside Boys and Girls Club of Chicago—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, 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 102- 6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago, 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 102-6 0698).

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How many H-2A petitions made by Chicago City Wire publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?

By V. B. Graham | Oct 8, 2025

All 43 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Chicago City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton: 'Violent insurrections in Chicago and Portland are not coincidental'

By L. T. Fry | Oct 8, 2025

Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, a legal advocacy group, said his belief that the government shutdown and political unrest in Democrat-led cities are interconnected.

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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on state budget: 'Pritzker only has himself to blame for Illinois fiscal woes'

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 8, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has attributed Illinois' fiscal challenges to decisions made by the governor.

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DHS accuses Pritzker of shielding criminal migrants, misleading public on federal operations

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 8, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker of shielding criminal noncitizens and domestic extremists, as well as misrepresenting details about federal law enforcement activities in the state.

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Consulting Group founder on public safety: 'Chicago deserves better. Our people deserve peace'

By J. O. Crow | Oct 8, 2025

Donald Muhammad, founder of the Donald Muhammad Consulting Group, said on X that Chicago requires National Guard support and stronger policing.

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Over 130 bank failures in the country since 2012: See if Cook County was affected

By V. B. Graham | Oct 8, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, 10 of which occurred in Cook County.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican DUI, drug, and firearm offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 8, 2025

Eduardo Sandoval-Secundino, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for two counts of driving under the influence of liquor and possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony carrying a handgun while in possession of methamphetamine, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Chicago Fire FC’s Chris Brady named only goalkeeper on MLS 22 Under 22 list

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 8, 2025

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady has been named to the 2025 22 Under 22 list, marking his third consecutive year on the roster.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Children's Advocacy Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 8, 2025

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $650,000 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 Park District Board of Commissioners met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2025

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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Cook County Sheriff's Office details recent crime strategy meetings and sting operation

By L. T. Fry | Oct 8, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office outlined recent collaborative crime prevention efforts and enforcement actions in a series of X posts from October 2025.

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DHS counters Governor Pritzker's claims on Chicago federal operations

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded to claims made by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, particularly Operation Midway Blitz.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $200,000 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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Who are the City of Chicago area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 7, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 11, these former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be in action.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Deborah's Place

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

Deborah's Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $600,000 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 Profile: La Rabida Children Hospital

By T. T. Collins | Oct 7, 2025

La Rabida Children Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,100,000 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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Jeanne Ives on gun misuse in Chicago: ‘I see Pritzker's crack down on gun ownership is working’

By J. L. Weber | Oct 7, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois state representative, said that reports of large gun recoveries in Chicago highlight what she considers the failure of Governor J.B. Pritzker's firearm policies.