Chicago Tribune: Lawmakers set to wrangle over tax hikes, insurance reforms in final days of session
Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly head into the final days of the spring legislative session with several of the major initiatives Gov. J.B. Pritzker laid out in his February budget proposal — from about $900 million in tax hikes to legislation challenging the insurance industry — still unresolved.
Chicago Sun-Times: Metra seeks feedback on train schedules
Metra has launched a rider survey to help adjust its train schedules. The survey, available until June 19 at metra.com/SNP, is part of the commuter rail service’s ongoing effort to provide more off-peak service.
Daily Herald: General Assembly passes legislation to dissolve Elk Grove fire district
Legislation that would dissolve the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District has cleared the Illinois General Assembly and is now awaiting the signature of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
WCIA: Three Illinois cities will pay you thousands to move there
At least three cities in the state — including two in Central Illinois — are offering to pay people thousands of dollars to move there. Under certain conditions, of course.