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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant supports Carole Robertson Center renovation in South Lawndale

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is set to renovate its South Lawndale childhood education facility with the help of a $1.1 million Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant.

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City Council approves property tax incentive for New City industrial project

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

Brookfield Properties has received approval from the City Council for a Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive to support its planned industrial complex in New City.

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Chicago designates New Genesis Assembly of God Church as official city landmark

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 26, 2025

New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church, located at 1400 N. Laramie Ave. in the Austin neighborhood, has been officially designated as a Chicago landmark by the City Council.

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David Poreba goal sends Chicago Fire FC II to conference semifinals

By L. T. Fry | Oct 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II secured a 1-0 win over New England Revolution II on October 19, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.

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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).