Center Square: Public safety on Illinois mass transit is highlighted during Senate hearing
In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public safety was in the spotlight Wednesday.
Center Square: Professor points to policy errors as Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge
Chicago may have thousands of additional migrants arriving before the end of summer, but government officials have not budgeted for a major surge.
Chicago Tribune: In CNN interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicates he’s under consideration for VP slot
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he couldn’t comment on “private discussions” when asked if presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign staff had contacted him for vetting as she seeks a running mate.
Sun-Times: Kim Foxx hasn't pursued big corruption cases much in her second term, just like in her first
The outgoing Cook County state’s attorney has said prosecuting corrupt government officials is a priority, but many of these cases her office has pursued over the past four years have been relatively minor.
NBC 5: 2024 DNC in Chicago: Pritzker, Johnson, Secret Service to reveal public safety plan
Thursday, the U.S. Secret Service along with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will reveal their safety plan for the 2024 DNC in Chicago.
Daily Herald: St. Charles approves plans for development near former Charlestowne Mall
St. Charles City Council members have approved preliminary plans for Fox Haven Square, a commercial development near the former Charlestowne Mall site on the city’s east side.
WCIA: Danville company fined $200k by OSHA for two labor accidents
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found that two Danville labor accidents, which happened just one week apart, could have been prevented if safety regulations were followed. Now, the company responsible is facing six-digit fines.