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Medicare information session replay offers guidance on program options and local support

By H. H. Robinson | Oct 17, 2025

Are you trying to understand the details of Medicare and Medicare Advantage?

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Tom Ahern reports aggravated battery charges and burglaries under investigation in Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 17, 2025

Tom Ahern of the Chicago Police Department shared updates on felony aggravated battery charges, burglaries, and a robbery on October 17, 2025.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican domestic abuser, repeat assaulter arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2025

Yushell Alejandro Yin Del Toro, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for domestic violence, battery, two counts of resisting an officer, and two pending charges of assault, 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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Christine Kennedy to retire as dean of Rush University College of Nursing in June 2026

By H. H. Robinson | Oct 17, 2025

Christine Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, has announced her retirement as dean of Rush University’s College of Nursing, effective June 2026.

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Chicago faces contest between Democratic factions led by Preckwinkle and teachers union

By L. T. Fry | Oct 17, 2025

Chicago’s political landscape is often described as being controlled by a single Democratic machine.

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Chicago Fire FC faces New England Revolution to close regular season and seek higher playoff seed

By L. T. Fry | Oct 17, 2025

The Chicago Fire FC will conclude their 2025 Major League Soccer regular season with an away match against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18.

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Mexican cartels offer bounties targeting ICE and CBP officers in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2025

Criminal organizations in Mexico are reportedly offering bounties for the murder of U.S. federal law enforcement officers, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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DHS addresses false kidnapping claims after Chicago vehicle-ramming incident

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 17, 2025

On October 14, during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents were involved in a vehicle-ramming incident.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Greater Southwest Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 16, 2025

Greater Southwest Development Corporation, 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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Jason Shokalook named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month after leading league in goals

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 16, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II forward Jason Shokalook has been named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month for September 2025, following a strong finish to the regular season.

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Cook County Public Defender represents UChicago professor facing felony charges

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 16, 2025

Eman Abdelhadi, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, was arrested on October 3 at the Broadview ICE facility.

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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.