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The Center Square: U.S. Census: Illinois population estimate continues to decline, another 110K fewer on net
More people have left Illinois in the past year, marking the ninth year of consecutive population decline.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 national and state population estimates released Thursday show 110,127 fewer people in Illinois on net than the year before.
Chicago Sun-Times: Developer who recorded Madigan early in fed investigation gets 16 months in prison
A developer whose cooperation with the FBI served as a “catalyst” — helping lead to the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and others — was sentenced Wednesday to 16 months in prison for an unrelated fraud scheme.
WTTW: In February, Chicago Voters Will Choose Police District Council Members. Here’s What Those Councils Do.
February’s municipal elections are not just about the race for mayor or Chicago City Council. There are also dozens of candidates running for brand new positions: police district councils.
Voters will decide on members of the councils who will work with each of the city’s 22 police districts.
Daily Herald: Kane County Cougars face season cancellation if owner doesn't pay license fees
The Kane County Cougars’ 2024 season could be canceled if owner Robert Froehlich does not pay $225,000 in license fees due to the Kane County Forest Preserve District for the use of its baseball stadium.
The forest preserve district sent a demand letter to Froehlich on Nov. 22 seeking payment for $725,000 to cover the 2021 and 2022 fees owed. The letter demanded the fees to be paid by Dec. 31 and threatened to cancel the 2024 season if they remained unpaid.