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Melrose Park responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 13, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

Oak Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 11, 2025

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Oak Park ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 13, 2025

Oak Park residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Melrose Park residents paid 43rd-largest sum per muncipality in July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in July.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: West Cook County Youth Club

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

West Cook County Youth Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $1,750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Northlake residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 11, 2025

Northlake residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Answer, INC

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 11, 2025

Answer, INC, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $2,640,640 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102- 6 0698, Public Act 102- 6 0698 , Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 103-0006).

Inside Thrive Counseling Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 10, 2025

Thrive Counseling Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $800,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside L'Arche Chicago—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 9, 2025

L'Arche Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $242,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Support Services

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 8, 2025

Community Support Services, 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).

Illinois DOGE Profile: A House in Austin

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 7, 2025

A House in Austin, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $27,500 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Joseph Academy Inc profiled

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 6, 2025

Joseph Academy Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Oak Park Regional Housing Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 5, 2025

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, 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 102-6 0698).

Oak Park Police Department announces new hires and highlights preparedness month

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 5, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department shared updates between September 4-5, announcing three new officer recruits and promoting National Preparedness Month through public outreach posts.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Sarah's Inn

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 4, 2025

Sarah's Inn, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Maywood Fine Arts Association

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 3, 2025

Maywood Fine Arts Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $3,500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Housing Forward profiled

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 2, 2025

Housing Forward, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $4,725,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements to the rectory building of the St Catherine of Siena - St Lucy Campus, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Oak Park Art League—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 1, 2025

Oak Park Art League was approved to receive a $33,400 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Hephzibah Children's Association

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 31, 2025

Hephzibah Children's Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,001 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater, Chicago

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 30, 2025

United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater, Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $375,000 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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