Pritzker signs budget, other bills
Aside from signing the budget package Monday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed seven other measures into law.
One creates due process for people denied their firearm privileges. Opponents said it’s not due process to administratively take away Second Amendment rights.
Another measure delays the effective date of prohibiting banking institutions from charging debit and credit card fees on transactions involving taxes and tips. That law is currently tied up in federal court.
Child found after four years
The U.S. Marshals Service has announced that law enforcement officers have safely recovered a child who was missing for four years.
The Department of Children and Family Services reported a one-year-old infant missing in 2021. The child’s biological mother had an extradition warrant from California and was also reported missing.
Earlier this month, Chicago Police joined U.S. Marshals to arrest the mother at a Chicago residence and return the child to DCFS.
Chicago prepares for NASCAR street race
Motorists in Chicago will start to see street closings this week in preparation for NASCAR street races in The Windy City.
The Chicago Tribune reports an accelerated setup and breakdown is meant to reduce frustrations for drivers. Races are scheduled July 5 and 6.
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