Center Square: Rules for Illinois’ Paid Leave for All Workers Act on hold amid concerns
Additional time is being given for rules to come together in implementing Illinois’ Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson will not renew ShotSpotter after summer
Mayor Johnson will end the contract with the gunshot location technology company in September, says money will go to other safety initiatives.
Sun-Times: Number of migrants in Chicago shelters at lowest point in months
The number of migrants staying at Chicago shelters has fallen to its lowest point in months, according to data shared by the city Tuesday, and it has also shut its use of a temporary shelter at Harold Washington Library.
Center Square: Municipal leaders call for larger share of Illinois income taxes
There is another push for a larger portion of Illinois income taxes to go back to municipalities.
Daily Herald: superintendents say they’re not to blame if Bears stay downtown
Leaders of Arlington Heights-area school districts engaged in a property tax battle with the Chicago Bears said Monday they’ve been unfairly portrayed as potentially scuttling the team’s possible relocation to Arlington Heights.
Chicago Tribune: Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago plan airport strikes on Valentine’s Day
Drivers for Uber and Lyft are planning a one-day airport strike in 10 cities on Valentine’s Day, including Chicago, to once again call attention to demands for better wages, better safety practices and job protection.
WCIA: IDOT workers return to bargaining table after strike authorization vote
The people tasked with maintaining and improving all of Illinois’ roads are threatening to go on strike if they can’t reach a new deal with the state.
Daily Herald: Illinois American Water seeks rate hike that would add $24 a month to average bill
Illinois American Water, which serves several Northwest suburbs, has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase rates by $152.4 million.