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Chicago Fire FC II to face New England Revolution II in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II is set to begin its third consecutive MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs campaign with an away match against New England Revolution II on Sunday, October 19, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Which ex-high school standouts from City of Chicago area will play on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 26, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, these former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be in action.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Indo-American Center

By T. T. Collins | Oct 25, 2025

Indo-American Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive nine grants totaling $14,555,000 in FY2024 for building affordable housing for aeniors and other infrastructure improvements, 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 Puerto Rican Cultural Center profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 25, 2025

Puerto Rican Cultural Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 12 grants totaling $7,040,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, 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: Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 25, 2025

Greater Englewood 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 $300,000 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 recalls Dean Boltz ahead of MLS NEXT Pro semifinal

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 25, 2025

Chicago Fire FC has ended the loan of forward Dean Boltz to Forward Madison FC, bringing him back to the club ahead of the upcoming MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference semifinal.

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City of Wheaton Annual Joint Review Board met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Wheaton Annual Joint Review Board met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Engineering, Planning & Development Oversight Committee met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Engineering, Planning & Development Oversight Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Finance & Audit Committee met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Finance & Audit Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Technology & Operations Committee met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Technology & Operations Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board of Directors met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Christopher W. Cauley named executive director at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 24, 2025

Daniel S. Zomchek, Network Director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, has announced that Christopher W. Cauley will become the new Executive Director of Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Lookingglass Theatre Company

By T. T. Collins | Oct 24, 2025

Lookingglass Theatre Company, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,606,000 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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State Sen. Chesney on school choice tax credit: 'Any state that opts into this, it's never going away'

By M. S. Beard | Oct 24, 2025

Andrew Chesney, a State Senator from Illinois, said that a universal school choice tax credit would become politically durable once adopted because families value lasting options and the portability of funds.

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Steve Cortes on Illinois' immigration policies: 'Open borders aren’t just dumb, they’re dangerous'

By M. J. Stevenson | Oct 24, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has raised concerns about border policies following an incident involving a Venezuelan migrant in Chicago.

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Government-backed nonprofit Centers for New Horizons Inc. profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 24, 2025

Centers for New Horizons Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 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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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang member arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 24, 2025

Blanca Cecillia Sanchez-Sanchez, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela with convictions for Tren de Aragua gang member, 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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2024: 3,804 coaches at institutions in Cook County earned on average $90,908

By A. E. Blair | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Cook County during 2024 was $597,585 at Northwestern University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Government-backed nonprofit Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa profiled

By T. T. Collins | Oct 24, 2025

Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $8,500,000 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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Jane Alexander’s installation makes US return at Art Institute of Chicago

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 24, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago will present Jane Alexander: Infantry with beast from November 15, 2025 to January 12, 2026.