Johnson open to budget hard lines, rules out property tax increase

(The Center Square) – In an opening move toward budget negotiations in Chicago, a coalition of aldermen have sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson calling on him to exclude multiple potential measures that could directly raise taxes in the…

Chicago council approves parking meter sale

(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council has approved a modified agreement allowing the sale of the city’s parking meter system between private entities.

Illinois Quick Hits: Pesticide manufacturer settles with FTC, states

(The Center Square) – The Federal Trade Commission, Illinois and 11 other states have reached a $35 million settlement with pesticide manufacturer Corteva.

Teen killer avoids state’s first female execution in over 200 years – for now

Christa Pike's execution was halted by a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stay in a 2-1 split decision, leaving Tennessee's death penalty case unresolved.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s lawyers say they plan bar complaint against Reddington

Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer Kevin Reddington faces a bar complaint from attorneys for the holdout juror who blocked her acquittal at trial.

Florida judge rips into mom accused of leaving 4 children at home to go on 3-day cruise

Bodycam footage showed four children hiding in a bathroom after Nathalie Belizaire allegedly left them alone to board the Carnival Conquest.

3 things at stake in Chicago’s school board election

Chicago’s first fully elected school board will shape spending, union contracts and charter schools.

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Even after upgrades, Illinois’ credit rating is still worst in the nation

The ongoing pension crisis is a big part of it.

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Updated: Chicago City Council approves $2.53 billion sale of parking meter lease

Aldermen say the added revenue will go to pensions, but it’s not nearly enough.

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What to know about flock cameras in Illinois

Many want better safeguards in the use of the law enforcement tool.

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