Center Square: Illinois jobs return to pre-pandemic levels, much later than most of country
After July job numbers are included, Illinois finally returned to pre-pandemic total job levels more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. And the feat was accomplished almost a year after most of the rest of the country.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first 100 days: His inner circle, his daily schedule and where he stands on campaign goals
The mayor said “bringing people together is what the city of Chicago wants,” but there are many tough challenges beyond that.
Crain's Chicago Business: The 'mansion tax' gets Johnson's blessing — with a few nips and tucks
Johnson will abandon his original plan to hike the real estate transfer tax on residential and commercial property sales of $1 million or more to 2.65% from 0.75%. In its place will be a graduated rate broken into three tiers.
Sun-Times: White Sox moving from Bridgeport would be ‘devastating,’ some businesses say
Carrie Stegniller, a manager at Turtle’s Bar and Grill in the Bridgeport neighborhood, said it would be “devastating” for the White Sox to leave Guaranteed Rate Field.
Daily Herald: State looks to curb vehicle theft with grants to police task forces
Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office.
WCIA: Pritzker talks education, encourages students on U of I's first school day
Joined by Chancellor Robert Jones, faculty and students, Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed education across the state. He pointed to the state budget, which includes more funding for the Monetary Award Program, which helps make college affordable for students.