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Chicago bans use of city property by ICE under new executive order

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that prohibits federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.

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Chicago launches neighborhood retail activation program to aid storm-affected business corridors

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program.

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Government-backed nonprofit Creating Pathways And Access For Student Success Foundation profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Creating Pathways And Access For Student Success Foundation was approved to receive a $1,433,600 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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City Council approves land sale for Bronzeville mixed-use development

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

A vacant property in Bronzeville is set for redevelopment following a City Council decision to approve the sale of land at 452-56 E. 47th St. and 4640-52 S. Vincennes Ave.

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City Council approves land sales and incentives for North Lawndale housing projects

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Sixteen new multi-unit residential buildings are set to be developed in North Lawndale following City Council approval for the sale of 12 city-owned lots and related financial incentives.

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Inside Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,500,000 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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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed carjacker, felon with firearm arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 16, 2025

Angel Galindo Viveros, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for armed carjacking, armed criminal action, driving a vehicle without a license, possession of a firearm by a felon, robbery and traffic offense, 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 Christopher Cupps named to U.S. U-17 World Cup roster

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC defender Christopher Cupps has been selected for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Paul Vallas criticizes violence against women and Chicago's budget under Mayor Johnson

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, used social media on October 15 and 16, 2025, to comment on violence against women and criticize Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent budget address.

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Tom Ahern shares updates on Chicago Police reform and recent robbery incidents

By J. O. Crow | Oct 16, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates about police reform and recent robbery incidents in Chicago on October 15 and 16, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Department of Finance regarding loan agreements on October 16, 2025

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Department of Finance regarding loan agreements with RBC Capital Markets on October 16, 2025.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Safer Foundation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 15, 2025

Safer Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $3,756,700 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 Institute Of Cultural Affairs profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 15, 2025

Institute Of Cultural Affairs, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two 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: Maafa Redemption Project Inc

By T. T. Collins | Oct 15, 2025

Maafa Redemption Project Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,800,000 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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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican homicide concealer, armed drug offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 15, 2025

Refugio Ramirez-Larios, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for weapon offense, crimes against a person, concealing homicidal death, traffic offenses, felony possession of a weapon, and possession of cocaine, 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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City expands Smart Streets pilot with automated enforcement on six CTA buses

By L. T. Fry | Oct 15, 2025

Six Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses are now equipped with Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) systems as part of the City of Chicago’s Smart Streets pilot program.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 15, 2025

City of Chicago City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Tom Ahern reports on recent Chicago police actions and arrests in October 2025

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 15, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates on three major criminal cases on October 14 and 15, 2025.

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City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 15, 2025

City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 14

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Chicago mayor signs executive order barring ICE use of city property

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 15, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed an executive order designating city-owned properties as "ICE-Free Zones," stating that these areas would no longer be used by federal immigration authorities for enforcement activities or as holding...