WGN: Ethics complaint filed over Chicago Teachers Union Get Out the Vote event
The Chicago Teachers Union is accused of violating school district policies by encouraging teachers to help get students to attend a get-out-the-vote event happening during the school day.
Chicago Tribune: Real estate group appeals Bring Chicago Home to state Supreme Court
Opponents of the so-called Bring Chicago Home real estate transfer tax referendum filed an appeal Monday to the Illinois Supreme Court, again placing the referendum’s fate in judges’ hands.
Center Square: As new labor rule goes into effect, independent contractors satisfied with job status
A new survey released by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce indicates most independent contractors in the state are satisfied with their current employment arrangement.
Sun-Times: Bears urged to weigh Michael Reese hospital site for domed stadium to avoid lakefront legal battle
The former Michael Reese Hospital site, just west of Lake Shore Drive and south of McCormick Place, has been suggested as an alternative for a new domed stadium for the Chicago Bears.
NBC 5: How does the new I-PASS sticker work? What to know as Illinois Tollway phases out transponders
As the Illinois Tollway phases I-PASS transponders out, new I-PASS stickers are being phased in.
Daily Herald: Round Lake Area Library seeks voter approval to borrow $36.4 million for new building
Round Lake Area Public Library supporters say their library building on Hart Road just west of Route 134 has been strapped for space for years as the population it serves has more than tripled since it was built in 1988.