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The Center Square: Pritzker's comments on electing Democrats shows Republicans little chance for cooperation
According to one Republican leader, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s comments on winning in politics show his lack of willingness to work with the other side.
Pritzker attended a forum at the University of Harvard Institute of Politics Monday, and discussed the state of politics in Illinois and beyond.
Chicago Tribune: Stalled Justice: From missing evidence to no-show cops, Cook County court machinery jams at every turn
Through the thick glass separating spectators from the action of her courtroom, Circuit Judge Joanne Rosado’s face was hazy, but the frustration in her voice was clear.
“I’m not sure how this case was allowed to be prolonged for so many years,” Rosado said. “It’s unconscionable that he has … waited so many years only to be delayed once again.”
The Chicago Sun-Times: As activists look forward to Dem convention, ex-Chicago police officials look back to lessons from turbulent NATO summit
Shortly after Tuesday’s announcement that the Democratic National Convention will land in Chicago next summer, chatter about the violent convention here in 1968 reverberated across social media and stoked the partisan divide.
NBC Chicago: Walmart to Close 4 Chicago Stores in April
Following the closure earlier this year of three suburban stores, Walmart will soon close four Chicago locations, the company announced Wednesday.
“Today we have made the difficult decision to close four of our stores in Chicago,” the announcement begins. “The decision to close a store is never easy. The impact is greater than just closing a building. It affects people — people who work in, shop in and live in communities near our stores — and we never take that lightly.”
WTTW: ‘This Was a Hell of a Plum’: Madigan Ally Tells ‘ComEd Four’ Jury He Was Paid For Years To Do Little or No Work
A former precinct chief and longtime ally of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan testified that for years he received checks from Commonwealth Edison representatives to do “little or no work” as part of an alleged scheme to corruptly influence Madigan.
Edward Moody, one of the federal government’s key witnesses in the “ComEd Four” trial, said Tuesday that starting in 2012, he received monthly checks from lobbyist and longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain under the guise of doing consulting work for ComEd.
WCIA: Some studies still on hold as EIU faculty strike reaches fifth day
A faculty strike at Eastern Illinois University is keeping administrators at the bargaining table and many students out of the classroom. Tuesday’s negotiations lasted at least five hours.
Union representatives told WCIA they expected a long night, but they just want to reach an agreement.
The Center Square: Report: Illinois had largest increase in vehicle thefts in 2022
A new report highlights which states are seeing the most car thefts. Illinois finished fifth on the list with a 35% increase from the previous year, marking the largest year over year increase of any state.
The report by National Insurance Crime Bureau looks into the number of car thefts per registered car owner in each state.
Chicago Tribune: Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability hears of early favorite for CPD superintendent
The first meeting to solicit public comment on who should next lead the Chicago Police Department was held in Austin Tuesday evening, as residents of the West Side told members of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability that the next police boss should have strong ties to the city and have familiarity with the department.
One potential applicant was front of mind: Retired CPD Chief Ernest Cato III.