Center Square: Chicago’s mayor-elect to address lawmakers in Springfield Wednesday
With the city of Chicago coming into national focus over a spat of crime last weekend, the incoming mayor is heading to Springfield to address Illinois lawmakers. Brandon Johnson won the election earlier this month. He’s set to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot next month. Ahead of taking office, Johnson will address lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s parting gift for Brandon Johnson: A smaller than anticipated budget gap
When Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office in 2011, he pegged the city’s budget shortfall at $636 million, blaming predecessor Richard M. Daley for profligate spending. Mayor Lori Lightfoot similarly blamed Emanuel in 2019 when she said he left her with an $838 million gap.
Chicago Tribune: Apparent slip-up during ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore cross-examination leads to revelation about interview with feds
The apparent slip-up occurred while Pramaggiore was being asked about a recorded call with then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who told her that the subcontractors, including former 13th Ward Ald. Frank Olivo, were being funneled through a contract with lobbyist Jay Doherty and that they didn’t do any work.
Daily Herald: Faculty members return to classes at Governors State
Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State, in South suburban University Park, was one of three Illinois universities that saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end.
Daily Herald: Lake County state's attorney sues insulin manufacturers and sellers
The complaint asserts major insulin producers and sellers have worked together to raise the price of the diabetes treatment from $20 per vial in the 1990s to up to $700 per vial now.
Peoria Journal Star: Will passenger rail return to Peoria? Here's the latest on the project and what's next
City officials have submitted applications for two federal grants they say will go a long way in helping Peoria secure an Amtrak route to Chicago: The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant (CRISI) and the Federal Rail Association’s New Corridor Identification grant.
WCIA: Close races across Champaign County have final winners
It’s been two weeks since voters hit the polls for consolidated elections and today they were made official. Several races across Champaign County were close.Four people raced for three open council position, and around 60 votes made the difference.