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Illinois Rep. Canty’s criminal code venue and grand jury bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Mary Beth Canty authored a bill refining trial locations, eavesdropping device use, and grand jury procedures that passed both the House and Senate.

Illinois Rep. Mussman’s One Health Commission bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill establishing the One Health Commission, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Inside Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 24, 2025

Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $835,000 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: The Growing Season Inc

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 23, 2025

The Growing Season Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,500,000 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: Evanston History Center

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 22, 2025

Evanston History Center, 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).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Connections for the Homeless

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 21, 2025

Connections for the Homeless, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 20, 2025

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care 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 $185,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Inside Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 19, 2025

Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, 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 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Youth Job Centers Inc.

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 18, 2025

Youth Job Centers 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).

Illinois DOGE Profile: James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 17, 2025

James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Hoffman Estates Park District

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 16, 2025

Hoffman Estates Park District was approved to receive three grants totaling $886,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Wesley Child Care Center, Inc profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 15, 2025

Wesley Child Care Center, 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 $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Orchard Village

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 14, 2025

Orchard Village, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $73,600 in FY2024 for costs associated with capital improvements at the Glenview Community Integrated Living Arrangement and the Skokie Community Integrated Living Arrangement, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Writers Theater

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 13, 2025

Writers Theater, 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).

Government-backed nonprofit Little City for Community Development profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 12, 2025

Little City for Community Development, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $418,740 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Inside Mongolian Heritage Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 11, 2025

Mongolian Heritage Center was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Shelter Inc.

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 10, 2025

Shelter Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $685,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Government-backed nonprofit Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 9, 2025

Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce was approved to receive two grants totaling $300,000 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: League of Illinois Bicyclists

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 8, 2025

League of Illinois Bicyclists, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $35,000 grant in FY2024 for educational programs instructing bicyclists and motorists how to legally and more safely share the roadways, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Music Theatre Works Inc

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 7, 2025

Music Theatre Works Inc, 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).

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