Center Square: State lawmakers looking to address Illinois pension debt with additional $500 million
Illinois legislators are discussing a measure that aims to provide an additional $500 million a year for the state’s pension systems to address unfunded liabilities. House Bill 4098 would allow the Illinois treasurer and comptroller to transfer $500 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Pension Unfunded Liability Reduction Fund each fiscal year.
Chicago Tribune: Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts Illinois’ clean energy policies during UK trade mission
Gov. J.B. Pritzker promoted Illinois as friendly to clean energy and a burgeoning technology hub during his weeklong visit to the United Kingdom in an effort to expand the state’s footprint in the international business world.
Sun-Times: Will Danny Solis take the witness stand? Ed Burke’s lawyers would like to know
Former Ald. Solis helped prosecutors build their blockbuster indictments against Ed Burke and Mike Madigan. Solis is now formally charged with bribery, but the feds are expected to seek dismissal of that charge if he holds up his end of their deal.
NBC Chicago: Gov. Pritzker considers bill mandating fentanyl education in Illinois high schools
A bill mandating fentanyl education in Illinois high schools is now on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk and some Chicago high school students say they now understand why it’s essential to raise red flags about fentanyl.
WTTW: City Council rejects lawyers’ recommendation to pay $2M to family of man killed by Chicago police officer after 2014 foot chase
The Chicago City Council rejected on Wednesday a recommendation from city lawyers to pay $2 million to the family of a man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer after a foot chase in August 2014.The 22-26 vote represented a rare, if not unprecedented, decision by the City Council to reject a proposed settlement after it was endorsed by the Finance Committee and the mayor.
Daily Herald: Metra's on board with train service to Rockford
Metra directors Wednesday agreed to collaborate with the Illinois Department of Transportation to provide train service to Rockford with provisos the railroad won’t pay for implementation.
WCIA: Pritzker offers tax relief to storm-impacted communities
Gov. Pritzker announced earlier this week his administration is granting relief to people in several Illinois counties, including Coles, Edgar, Morgan and Sangamon Counties, if their homes and businesses were devastated by severe weather between June 29 and July 4. People can request a waiver of penalties if they cannot file their taxes on time.