Anti-violence advocate: Victims need to be part of Chicago’s solution discussions
(The Center Square) – Tio Hardiman concedes he likes some of what he sees from new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in the city's ongoing...
Illinois quick hits: Agency highlights pensions pressures; literacy plan up for review
Agency highlights pensions pressures
A credit rating agency says...
Business groups critical of antitrust legislation against large online platforms
(The Center Square) – New federal legislation that would strengthen antitrust enforcement of Big Tech is being criticized by business groups.
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S&P: Illinois’ ‘poorly funded’ pensions to continue stress on state, local governments
(The Center Square) – Despite the state making supplemental contributions, a credit rating agency says Illinois’ “poorly funded” pensions will continue to stress state...
President Biden Chicago visit won’t ease economic concerns, Republican says
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden will be in Chicago Wednesday to tout his economic agenda and to raise money for his reelection...