National Review: How Democratic cities can win back residents
For years, people have been migrating out of high-tax, high-regulation cities and states in favor of low-tax, more business-friendly locales. Political and public-policy trends show the flow out of blue areas ends up in purple or red regions.
Center Square: Illinois bill would bar individuals from holding elected office if convicted of certain crimes
Introduced by state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, House Bill 351 would bar individuals convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury or misuse of public funds while serving as a public official from ever being able to hold state or local office again.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson offers empathy but no immediate solutions as he visits migrant shelters
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent his first full day in office visiting Chicago government facilities housing migrants, including a Pilsen police station and Little Village park center where he decried Republican governors who continue busing asylum-seekers to the city.
Daily Herald: Ex-president stole from Lake Zurich Lacross Club
A former president of the Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club was taken into custody Tuesday months after club leaders told police he may have embezzled over $160,000 over a two-year period.
Fox 32 Chicago: Illinois Supreme Court deliberates constitutionality of state's assault weapons ban
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case over Illinois’ assault weapons ban. The law took effect in January but has been tied up in litigation on several levels.
WAND: Child welfare agency stresses dire need for foster families
In Illinois, there are more than 20,000 children who are in foster care at any given time, according to Lutheran Child and Family Services. LCFS is the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois working with abused and neglected children and foster families.