Chicago mayor threatens layoffs, property tax hikes if council rejects head tax
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening service cuts, layoffs and property tax hikes if aldermen reject his proposed head tax...
Judge: Biden-era decree deal requires release of 600+ from ICE detention
A Chicago federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden has ruled potentially hundreds of illegal immigrants must be released from federal custody, because...
IL congressman pushes military to accept CLT, experts say it could shape education
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is pushing to expand testing options at U.S. service academies, a move experts say could revive academic...
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
(The Center Square) – As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tax hikes continue to draw disapproval from...
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
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