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The Center Square: Survey shows Illinois small businesses saw the largest decline in hiring in the country
In what could be prompted by fears of a possible recession, a survey shows Illinois small businesses are putting a freeze on hiring.
The business network Alignable asked small businesses in Illinois and around the country about their hiring practices during March. Head researcher Chuck Casto said Illinois saw the largest hiring decline in the country.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will have to thread needle with key decision on who will lead Chicago police
During his ultimately successful run for Chicago mayor, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson repeated four “Cs” he wanted in Chicago’s next police superintendent: competence, collaboration, compassion and Chicago ties.
It’s a tall order in a time of low officer morale, declining ranks, a pandemic-fueled surge in violence that is only beginning to see a slowdown, and as the Chicago Police Department remains under a complicated federal consent decree.
Chicago Sun-Times: Drivers dodging potholes: Rough roads are an expensive nuisance for Chicagoans
Gina Petrik-Sands and her husband, Bill, were looking forward to spending time with their grandson, who was celebrating his third birthday in February.
CBS Chicago: Chicago State University staffers on strike say administration unwilling to 'cooperate'
On Monday, Chicago State University faculty members continued their strike, and those on the picket line got some high-profile support.
Chicago’s Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joined in. CBS 2’s Andrew Ramos reported the strike is bringing attention to the struggles of university staffers across the region.
WGN: Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races
One of the biggest questions that many in Chicago have ahead of the inaugural NASCAR street race was the impact it would have on commuting in the Loop and surrounding areas.
The city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications provided some clarity on that on Monday.
Capitol News: Pritzker: ‘Devil’s in the details’ when considering lifting ban on new nuclear
Lawmakers went on a two-week spring break last week with more than 700 bills already passed in at least one chamber of the General Assembly.
They will return to Springfield on April 18 for a final one-month stretch in which the measures can be amended, defeated or sent to the governor.
ABC 7: Governors State University educators going on strike, becoming 3rd IL school with faculty walkout
Educators at Governors State University plan to walk out on Tuesday, becoming the third state university to be on strike.
Union members at Governors State University called for a strike last week, after a bargaining session ended with no deal. They’re asking for a pay raise.