Everyday Economics: Luxury housing offers builders a way through the slump

(The Center Square) – Jacksonville and Chicago have more high-income households than in 2019, and more luxury buyers than a year ago but fewer homes for sale, creating an opening for builders despite high mortgage rates.

Third party Illinois candidates claim collusion prevented debate appearances

(The Center Square) – Third-party candidates in multiple statewide races are criticizing their leading opponents and a Chicago area PBS station after being excluded from the only debates in their races ahead of election day.

Lawmaker criticizes $500,000 comp package for interim transit chief

(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte is questioning the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s decision to pay interim Executive Director Jamie Rhee $350,000 annually while she collects a taxpayer-funded Chicago pension exceeding $213,000 a year.

Trump heads to unlikely battleground as GOP fights to hold Senate and more top headlines

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Mom accused of slaughtering husband, toddler at Great Wolf Lodge could face death penalty: PI

Metallica Rose Harrison could face the death penalty for the Great Wolf Lodge killings, but a private investigator says key legal hurdles remain.

National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says

Three National Guard members returned fire after a suspect allegedly opened fire during a confrontation in Washington, D.C., police said. Two people were wounded.

Illinois SNAP enrollment falls to another 13-year low

But the state’s error rate is fifth-highest in the country, which could bring costly penalties.

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A cap on minimum lot sizes could help Illinois housing affordability

Housing for sale in the state remains far below pre-pandemic levels.

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California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions? 


Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

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Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question

An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.

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