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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 19, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Humboldt Park Health

By T. T. Collins | Oct 19, 2025

Humboldt Park Health, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $13,600,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Big Brother Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

By T. T. Collins | Oct 19, 2025

Big Brother Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $1,000,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Tom Ahern reports firearm-related charges and CTA robbery in October police updates

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 19, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted a series of updates on October 19, 2025 regarding aggravated battery charges involving firearms and a robbery on the CTA.

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Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 22?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 19, 2025

These former City of Chicago area high school athletes will take part in events on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 18, 2025

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $825,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Communityhealth Nfp

By T. T. Collins | Oct 18, 2025

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

Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Friday, Oct. 17

Cook County Health Board of Directors Managed Care Committee met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Managed Care Committee met Friday, Oct. 17

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee met Friday, Oct. 17

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Monday, Sept. 22

Cook County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 11

By A. S. Tackett | Oct 18, 2025

There were 1,012 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

Inside Black United Fund of Illinois—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 18, 2025

Black United Fund of Illinois, 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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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Humboldt Park Health

Illinois DOGE Profile: Big Brother Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

Tom Ahern reports firearm-related charges and CTA robbery in October police updates

Who from City of Chicago area’s former high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 22?

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center

Illinois DOGE Profile: Communityhealth Nfp

Cook County Health Board of Directors Quality and Patient Safety Committee met Oct. 17

Cook County Health Board of Directors Managed Care Committee met Oct. 17

Cook County Health Board of Directors Finance Committee met Oct. 16

Cook County Health Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee met Oct. 17

City of Wheaton City Council Planning Sessions met Sept. 22

Cook County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 11

Inside Black United Fund of Illinois—an Illinois DOGE Profile

Remembering Emil Jones Jr.'s birthday: reflections on the career of the President of the Illinois Senate (October 18)

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Which City of Chicago area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Oct. 21?

Philanthropic support expands nursing education programs at Rush University

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