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Inside L'Arche Chicago—an Illinois DOGE Profile

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).

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 9, 2025

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Support Services

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).

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 8, 2025

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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).

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Oak Park Police Department posts new crime summaries and maps for August

By E. J. David | Sep 4, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department released new crime summaries and updated maps covering mid-to-late August through early September.

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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).

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LRS refuse and recycling pickup delayed due to Labor Day in Western Springs

By West Cook News | Sep 3, 2025

LRS refuse and recycling collection in the Village of Western Springs will be delayed by one day during the week of September 1.

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Village of Western Springs Recreation Department seeks part-time building supervisor

By West Cook News | Sep 3, 2025

The Recreation Department has announced an opening for a part-time Building Supervisor position.

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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).

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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).

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Government event this September in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Sep 1, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this month.

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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).

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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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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Oak Leyden Developmental Services

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 29, 2025

Oak Leyden Developmental Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $490,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Oak Park Police Department posts updates on police activity and graffiti reporting

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued several tweets on August 28 and 29, 2025, sharing links to summaries of recent police activity and instructions for reporting graffiti in Oak Park.

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Government-backed nonprofit Loyola University Medical Center profiled

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 28, 2025

Loyola University Medical Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $14,500,000 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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Oak Park Police Department highlights Fleet Watch program and updates on local policing

By West Cook News | Aug 27, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department shared information about its Fleet Watch program, celebrated National Dog Day with Pawfficer Howie, and posted updates on recent police activity in tweets dated August 26-27, 2025.