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Despite a slower start to the fiscal year, revenues have improved in recent months, exceeding the growth required to bal...
01/07/2026

Despite a slower start to the fiscal year, revenues have improved in recent months, exceeding the growth required to balance the state’s budget.

Revenues in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026 are up by $1.2 billion from the previous fiscal year as improved Personal Income and Sales Taxes help offset other underperforming revenue streams.

Elizabeth Granato leading in campaign cash among Democrats seeking to replace Bridget Degnen, as Cat Sharp drops out.
01/07/2026

Elizabeth Granato leading in campaign cash among Democrats seeking to replace Bridget Degnen, as Cat Sharp drops out.

Bolstered by her husband’s existing campaign resources, a county government bureau chief running to replace outgoing Comm. Bridget Degnen (D-12) on the Cook County Board of Commissioners has a huge cash advantage in the Democratic Party primary.

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments as part of an ongoing lawsuit from two Illinois employees who say Am...
01/06/2026

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments as part of an ongoing lawsuit from two Illinois employees who say Amazon owes them compensation for health screenings during the pandemic.

The Illinois Supreme Court will weigh in on whether Illinois employees should be paid for time spent getting COVID-19 screenings in an ongoing lawsuit between Amazon and two of its former employees.

Ted Mason, unopposed in Democratic primary, holds cash advantage over both GOP primary candidates in race to replace Kev...
01/06/2026

Ted Mason, unopposed in Democratic primary, holds cash advantage over both GOP primary candidates in race to replace Kevin Morrison.

The race for the 15th district seat will be between Kevin Morrison’s chief of staff and the winner of a competitive GOP primary between a staff member for Tony McCombie and business owner involved in Hoffman Estates government.

Public safety committee to consider new curfew ordinance, ordinance requesting social media cooperation to prevent teen ...
01/06/2026

Public safety committee to consider new curfew ordinance, ordinance requesting social media cooperation to prevent teen takeovers.

The committee will consider a new version of Ald. Brian Hopkins’ (2) curfew declaration proposal and a companion ordinance from Ald. William Hall (6) that would seek to compel social media platforms to take down posts that advertise potentially unruly mass teen gatherings.

As historic city budget goes into effect, coalition that crafted it vows to stick together.
01/05/2026

As historic city budget goes into effect, coalition that crafted it vows to stick together.

Throughout 2026 and ahead of the 2027 budget season, the alternative budget coalition has vowed to stick together, and some members said they hope to use that leverage in the next budget season.

The rules proposed by HUD would see a shift away from its “Housing First” policy and could have seen cuts to funding for...
12/23/2025

The rules proposed by HUD would see a shift away from its “Housing First” policy and could have seen cuts to funding for services for thousands of people.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general sued the Trump administration Monday to stop the defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Plan Commission approves housing developments in South Shore and Douglas, cannabis dispensary in West Loop.
12/23/2025

Plan Commission approves housing developments in South Shore and Douglas, cannabis dispensary in West Loop.

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Budget negotiations break down during meeting between mayor, alderpeople behind competing proposal.
12/16/2025

Budget negotiations break down during meeting between mayor, alderpeople behind competing proposal.

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The law allows Illinois residents to sue law enforcement officers who violate the United States or Illinois Constitution...
12/10/2025

The law allows Illinois residents to sue law enforcement officers who violate the United States or Illinois Constitution, as well as expands protections for individuals in hospitals, daycares and universities.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday creating a right to civil action for individuals to sue law enforcement officers, including federal agents.

Zoning committee approves measure allowing ADUs in single-family zones in nearly 20 wards, DePaul athletic facility, new...
12/10/2025

Zoning committee approves measure allowing ADUs in single-family zones in nearly 20 wards, DePaul athletic facility, new mixed-use developments.

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Despite a nearly $69M budget drop, Chicago DOH says it’s pushing ahead with 4,000+ affordable units, new Rebuild sites, ...
11/05/2025

Despite a nearly $69M budget drop, Chicago DOH says it’s pushing ahead with 4,000+ affordable units, new Rebuild sites, and the Green Social Housing program.

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