Illinois Quick Hits: 179 charged in ‘badgeless’ federal enforcement

(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros says 179 people have been charged in a badgeless federal initiative to arrest violent offenders.

Boutros said multiple agencies came together under the U.S. flag for about 60 days in Operation New Dawn. In addition to the 179 defendants charged, prosecutors said 24 children were located and returned home.

CHICAGO MAYOR ANNOUNCES TAXPAYER-FUNDED YOUTH GRANTS

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced $750,000 in 43 city taxpayer-funded micro-grants for youth-serving organizations.

Recipients include the Chicago City Soccer Club, Christ for Life Motorcycle Club, La Villita Community Church, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization and Teens Take On Climate.

The micro-grants were previously funded in 2024 through the American Rescue Plan Act.

STUDY RANKS ILLINOIS #2 ON LIST OF MONEY-STRESSED STATES

A new study says that Illinois residents rank second among those most concerned about their finances, with 269 mo...