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The Center Square: SCOTUS bribery ruling expected to impact Madigan, ComEd Four cases
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court about a federal bribery statute is expected to impact the high profile trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as a defense attorney for the ComEd Four found guilty last year expects a retrial.
Madigan was charged with 22 counts of corruption in 2022 in a case federal authorities called “Madigan Enterprise.” They alleged over nearly a decade, Madigan used his position as House Speaker to steer contracts and no-show jobs from Commonwealth Edison to his associates in exchange for legislation favorable to the utility company.
The Chicago Tribune: Big Cook County property tax hikes coming for many in south suburbs
Historic property tax increases will hit south suburban homeowners’ mailboxes in the coming weeks, according to a new analysis from the Cook County treasurer’s office that found median tax bills there are rising by 19.9% compared with last year, the largest jump in the last 29 years.
According to the report, more than 327,500 suburban homeowners who live south of North Avenue will see higher bills this year. About 107,000 south suburban homeowners will see lower bills.
Chicago Sun-Times: Democratic National Convention protesters to get permit for smaller march
City officials have reached a tentative deal following weeks of litigation to allow a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ groups to march down Michigan Avenue on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.
The city has agreed to a one-mile route starting at the Chicago River and ending at the John Logan monument at the south end of Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 18.
The Daily Herald: Arlington Heights mayor won’t seek reelection, but believes Bears stadium talks are ‘in a good place’
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes announced Wednesday he won’t seek reelection next year, but believes the Chicago Bears will decide whether or not to build a stadium in town before his term expires in 10 months.
The uncertain future of the 326-acre Arlington Park property and the NFL franchise’s ongoing stadium search “has weighed on my mind” as he contemplated running for a fourth four-year term, Hayes said.