Center Square: State Rep. Miller plans another run after being drawn out of his district
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller is determined to finish what he insists Republican lawmakers have started when it comes to bringing change to Springfield. The 69-year-old Miller plans to run for reelection in 2024, and he says he is doing everything that’s required to make that happen after Democrats controlling the legislature and congressional redistricting process drew maps to box Miller out of his 110th District.
Sun-Times: Joe Biden, on fundraising blitz for 2024 campaign, headlines 2 events in Chicago Wednesday
President Joe Biden hits Chicago on Wednesday for fundraisers. Biden’s day trip to the city with deep-pocketed Democratic donors comes as the second quarter ends Friday, and the Biden team wants a strong showing when the fundraising numbers are released in July. They begin after Biden delivers a major speech on “Bidenomics.”
Chicago Tribune: Pritzker signs bills giving Illinois power over health insurance prices, Affordable Care Act exchange
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a pair of bills Tuesday aimed at giving Illinois more control over health insurance prices and the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as the Obamacare exchange, where people can buy individual and family health insurance plans.
Daily Herald: Aurora council OKs zoning, conditional use requests for new casino site
The Aurora City Council approved zoning changes, and preliminarily approved a conditional-use permit, for the Hollywood Casino’s new site.
WGN: Experts address taxpayers’ concerns surrounding future concerts at Ryan Field
A plan to rebuild Ryan Field in Evanston brought community members to a Tuesday meeting with experts on the proposed concerts for the venue like sound, parking and operations. If and when approved, the rebuild would be complete by the summer of 2026.
NBC Chicago: How bad is Illinois air quality and what is PM2.5? A breakdown of the levels to know
The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert that remains in effect until midnight Wednesday. Conditions are expected to be “unhealthy for sensitive groups” across Illinois Wednesday.
WCIA: Federal government pours more than $1 billion into Illinois to improve high speed internet access
The federal government is forking up a lot of money to get more people fast internet, and Illinois is getting its fair share. The White House announced Monday that Illinois will be getting more than $1 billion to increase access to areas that don’t already have the service.