Center Square: Second City decline: Chicago behind New York for outbound migration
Chicago remains the nation’s third most populated city, but it was No. 2 in the total number of people leaving the city limits.
Chicago Tribune: Democratic dissension over spending priorities to push state budget talks past deadline
Illinois lawmakers will miss a self-imposed Friday deadline for approving a state budget amid dissension among Democrats, who control the governor’s office and both legislative chambers, over how to balance the ballooning cost of a health care program for immigrants with other party priorities.
Sun-Times: ‘First we get the money’ — read the controversial plan to raise $12 billion in new revenue for Chicago
A new report outlines how Chicago can raise $12 billion in revenue with a slew of tax increases as well as some budget cuts, including a citywide income tax.
ABC 7 Chicago: Illinois senate passes bill paving way for south suburban cargo airport
Illinois will officially begin looking into a possible third airport in the Chicago area after the Senate passed a bill requiring IDOT to begin the process that could lead to a cargo airport in Peotone.
WTTW: Chicago to get federal help fighting homelessness, officials announce
The Biden administration will send a dedicated federal official to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, the Phoenix metropolitan area and Seattle to accelerate efforts already in the works to help unhoused residents. A sixth official will be charged with reducing homelessness in California outside of Los Angeles, officials said.
WCIA: Illinois legislature to ban single-use plastic foodware from state agencies
Many state agencies may soon have to change the type of foodware they hand out. The bill bans the use of polystyrene from being handed out by state agencies and public universities; instead, starting on Jan, 1, 2025, they must offer compostable or recyclable options.