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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Ctf Illinois

Ctf 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 103-0006).

By V. K. Soto | Sep 9, 2025

Government events this week in South Cook County: Sept. 7-13

The following events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this week.

By M. G. Stroud | Sep 8, 2025

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Illinois DOGE Profile: South Suburban PADS

By V. K. Soto | Sep 8, 2025

South Suburban PADS, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,000,000 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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: After the Game Inc.

By V. K. Soto | Sep 6, 2025

After the Game Inc. was approved to receive five grants totaling $6,000,000 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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Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes Pritzker and Johnson for rhetoric on public safety

By K. G. Rodriguez | Sep 6, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted a series of tweets on September 4 and September 6, 2025 criticizing Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson for their recent statements regarding public safety.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 6, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government-backed nonprofit Evergreen Park Public Library profiled

By V. K. Soto | Sep 5, 2025

Evergreen Park Public Library, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $125,000 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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Inside Unlimited Potential NFP Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By V. K. Soto | Sep 4, 2025

Unlimited Potential NFP Inc. was approved to receive two grants totaling $400,000 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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Commissioner Sean Morrison addresses public safety concerns and congressional testimony in recent posts

By V. K. Soto | Sep 4, 2025

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several statements between September 3-4, 2025 addressing issues related to public safety and recent congressional testimony.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 4, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: South Suburban Special Recreation Association

By V. K. Soto | Sep 3, 2025

South Suburban Special Recreation Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 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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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 3, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Sean Morrison questions state leadership responses in recent social media posts

By M. G. Stroud | Sep 3, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison addressed recent actions by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson through several social media posts dated September 2-3, 2025.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Guildhaus

By V. K. Soto | Sep 2, 2025

Guildhaus, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $150,000 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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Sean Morrison highlights concerns over public safety and taxes in recent tweets

By South Cook News | Sep 2, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison used Twitter in early September 2025 to call for action on public safety and tax issues.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 2, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By M. G. Stroud | Sep 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this week.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 1, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government-backed nonprofit South Holland Business Association profiled

By V. K. Soto | Sep 1, 2025

South Holland Business Association was approved to receive a $125,000 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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Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on Chicago violence and shares Labor Day message

By South Cook News | Sep 1, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several messages on September 1 addressing political discourse and rising gun violence in Chicago over Labor Day weekend.