The Chicago governor contended the bulk of his $45 billion capital plan will flow to Downstate districts. Not all the evidence is in yet to evaluate that.
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Feds Search for Michael Madigan Records at Home of Retired Alderman, Sources Say
In a related move, the feds subpoenaed utility giant Commonwealth Edison about the company’s state government lobbying activity.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Gardening Tips for Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker
If Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker want the city and state to grow, some mid-summer weeding is in order.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Time for Pritzker to Define His Terms on ‘Unfair’ Maps
When the Supreme Court declared gerrymandering is not an issue for the courts, all eyes in Illinois turned to the governor. So far, he’s talked a good game on redistricting, but what will he actually do?
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Censo genera miedo sobre pregunta de ciudadanía
Aún cuando el gobierno de Trump ha enfrentado obstáculos por preguntar en el conteo del 2020, si todos los que viven en el país son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, expertos y personas con familiares indocumentados, temen que los inmigrantes ya tengan menos probabilidades de participar — con enormes desafíos financieros para Chicago e Illinois.
Posted inNews
What The Gov: What Does It Mean To Have Six Democratic Socialists on the Chicago City Council?
A slew of democratic socialists now sit on the Chicago City Council. How did that happen, and what does that mean for city politics?
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Lyons Delays Unusual Tax Break For Mayoral Donor
Following BGA story, suburb tentatively hits brakes on tax increment financing district that would have benefited campaign contributor to Mayor Chris Getty.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Can Mayor Lightfoot’s Growing Team Dig Chicago Out of its Financial Mess?
Lightfoot takes cues from the federal government to surround herself with economic advisers. This is the first step of many she’ll need to take to right Chicago’s fiscal ship.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: FOP Attack on Consent Decrees Falls Short
The head of the city’s police union claims studies show consent decrees reining in officer conduct are unsuccessful and are often followed by an uptick in crime.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Census Stirs Fears Regardless of Citizenship Question
Even as the Trump administration has confronted setbacks about asking if everyone is a U.S. citizen in the 2020 headcount, experts and families with undocumented members fear immigrants already are less likely to participate — with enormous financial stakes for Chicago and Illinois.
