Chicago council committee rejects mayor’s proposed tax hikes

(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance has rejected a package of higher taxes proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois quick hits: Elections board considers primary election petition objections

Elections board considers primary election petition objections

193 youth in care of Illinois' child welfare agency missing in 2025

(The Center Square) – So far this calendar year, Illinois’ child welfare agency reports 193 missing youth in care, an increase from the total number from the prior year.

Bill Ackman’s old-fashioned dating advice goes viral but backfires spectacularly

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman intended to help young men with dating advice, but the internet turned his formal approach into widespread mockery.

Florida authorities rescue 122 missing children in historic operation, many exploited and abused: officials

Authorities in Florida rescued 122 missing children in one of the largest child recovery operations in U.S. history, officials announced Monday.

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable engines mid-flight avoids prison time

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson was sentenced after trying to cut fuel to a 2023 passenger flight’s engines after taking psychedelic mushrooms.

Taxpayers pay $23.6M for Chicago Public Schools vacations

Chicago Public Schools employees spent $23.6 million in tax dollars on lavish vacations at 5-star hotels and overseas trips. Much of it was without approval.

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Chicago business activity drops for 23rd straight month

A barometer of business health shows Chicago is close to marking two years of decline. The city’s employment rate lags the nation.

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Riverwalk eatery gone thanks to murky Chicago rules

Restaurants and bars bid to be along Chicago’s Riverwalk, so why a proven business with a lucrative offer was booted is a mystery wrapped up in a secretive city panel.

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Illinois firefighter pensions torch local finances

In Lake County and across Illinois, fire pensions are driving up property taxes and leaving fewer resources for safety.

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