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Civic Federation urges 'cautious' spending, warns of 'looming fiscal crisis' for transit agencies
Chicago Sun-Times· 1 day agoThe watchdog group also urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers to develop a more sustainable tax structure and pension plan to prevent ...
Why are flags at half staff today in Illinois? Here's an explanation
NBC Chicago· 10 hours agoThe American flag and the State of Illinois flag will be flying at half-staff on Wednesday. The move...
Bill creating new childhood state agency at unknown costs ready for Pritzker
The Center Square· 6 days agoLate last year, Pritzker announced he wanted to start the Department of Early Childhood to oversee...
Freedom Caucus on Pritzker urging $800 million in budget cuts: 'We told you so'
The Center Square· 6 days agoManar said it has "become clear that opposition to proposed revenue is significant enough to direct...
Republicans sue over law banning candidate slating
Crain s Chicago Business· 2 days agoOne week after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an elections-related measure that his fellow Democrats quickly muscled through the General Assembly ...
Pritzker directs state agencies to prepare for $800 million less for proposed budget
The Center Square· 6 days agoThe General Assembly has until May 31 to pass a budget with simple majorities. Pritzker proposed a...
Bears' stadium plan draws ire from Pfleger, as does Friends of the Parks' opposition
NBC Chicago· 6 days agoThe team is aiming to build a domed stadium just south of their current home at Soldier Field, and...
Commencement announcer butchers the names of graduates
Boing Boing· 1 day agoAbout ten minutes into the College of Nursing graduation ceremony at Thomas Jefferson University in...
After long legal saga, Gerald Reed acquitted at retrial for double murder
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoGerald Reed, who has long alleged he was a victim of police torture, was acquitted Wednesday after a...
CTU rallies in Springfield to demand greater funding for city’s schools
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoSPRINGFIELD — Teachers and school employees represented by the Chicago Teachers Union swarmed the...