Center Square: Taxpayers to cover millions in medical debt of thousands of Illinois residents
Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, is hoping to see the new Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker expanded to benefit even more than the thousands of residents now on its radar.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson says texts with CTU chief don’t mean he was aware of allegations against staffer
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday maintained that he was in the dark about his former communications director’s alleged misconduct until seeing public records requests for his personnel file, despite having sent urgent text messages about Ronnie Reese days before his termination.
Sun-Times: Lobbyist testifies in Madigan trial how she lost a year to Chinatown project and 'two very angry politicians'
The feds called Springifeld lobbyist Nancy Kimme to the stand while continuing to signal they are near the end of their case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and could even rest their case next week.
Daily Herald: State's largest private water provider to increase rates next year
The state’s largest private water utility, Illinois American Water, will increase customer bills in the new year.The move comes after state regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the requested increase on Thursday.
NBC 5 Chicago: Tiffany Henyard calls caucus rigged, vows to fight in court
The woman who calls herself “super mayor” — supervisor of Thornton Township and mayor of Dolton — is not backing down.