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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four business owners from Will, Cook and DuPage counties are accused of fraud for obtaining about $2.8 million in pandemic relief funds, with Woodridge's Dexter Crawford Jr.—a key figure in the scheme—facing charges for wire fraud and money laundering. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naper Settlement’s historic Gothic Revival chapel will receive new heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment with a $200,000 state tourism grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The HVAC project will be completed by the end of October—ensuring the venue continues to host weddings and events. Daily Herald
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UIC explains how newcomers can navigate campus using five main options—driving with paid parking, walking with safety tips, biking with Divvy bikes and scooters, riding trains and buses, and campus shuttles tracked by the UIC Ride app—to help students choose the best commuting method. The guide offers key cost details and safety advice to ensure a smooth journey for every commuter. Today UIC
- ➤ The University of Chicago will pause Ph.D. admissions in nearly all humanities programs for the 2026-2027 academic year because of serious budget challenges—current students’ funding remains unchanged and only philosophy and music composition will admit new students. Hyde Park Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate President Don Harmon is appealing a $9.8 million fine for his campaign after his self-funding move allowed unlimited donations past a $100,000 contribution — his lawyer said the exemption should last until the 2026 election. The Illinois State Board of Elections will decide on the penalty on Sept. 16. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UIC researchers have received a three-year grant worth $1.2M from the US Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program to study treatment variations for metastatic prostate cancer. They will use machine learning to analyze trial data and build a web-based tool (using real-world patient data) that helps doctors choose the best treatment for their patients. Today UIC
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You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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