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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Bankers Building in Loop

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has put forward a proposal to designate the Bankers Building in downtown Chicago as an official city landmark.

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Chicago City Council approves $600,000 for Homan Square Community Center Park upgrades

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 26, 2025

Homan Square Community Center Park, located in North Lawndale, is set to receive upgrades following the approval of $600,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance by the Chicago City Council.

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Chicago proposes land sale for police torture victims memorial in Washington Park

By L. T. Fry | Oct 26, 2025

A memorial dedicated to victims of police torture is planned for Washington Park, following a land sale proposal submitted to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago proposes $32 million in TIF funding for improvements at five city parks

By L. T. Fry | Oct 26, 2025

Five park improvement projects across Chicago could receive over $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support under proposals presented to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson on October 16, 2025.

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City proposes sale of Near West Side lots for mixed-use redevelopment

By L. T. Fry | Oct 26, 2025

Twelve vacant lots on Chicago’s Near West Side may soon be redeveloped under a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago Fire falls to Philadelphia Union after penalty shootout in MLS Cup Playoff opener

By E. S. Mcgovern | Oct 26, 2025

Chicago Fire FC drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in the opening match of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Round One, ultimately losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Subaru Park on Sunday.

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Chicago proposes tax incentives for two landmark buildings

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

Two historic buildings in Chicago may soon benefit from Cook County Class L property tax incentives, following proposals submitted to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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City Council approves tax incentive for Austin’s Forty Acres Fresh Market

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 26, 2025

Austin’s Forty Acres Fresh Market has been granted a Cook County Class 7(d) property tax incentive, following approval from the City Council.

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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