Center Square: Poll shows Chicagoans disapprove of migrant tent plans
Illinois Policy Institute’s Dylan Sharkey doesn’t appear surprised by the results of a recent poll showing Chicago voters are opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tent city plan by a more than 2-to-1 margin.
Center Square: Legislator eyes more Illinois measures to protect child influencers
Senate Bill 1782, which passed both houses of the Illinois legislature last summer, uses the Child Labor Law to ensure minors under the age of 16 who appear in the videos receive compensation. It was the first law of its kind in the nation.
Chicago Tribune: Candidates lining up to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County state’s attorney
Three candidates have so far announced, but the list might grow as hopefuls begin turning in petitions to be placed on the ballot.
Sun-Times: Construction of winter tents for migrants in Brighton Park to start Monday
A contractor is expected to begin the final phase of construction over the objections of 12th Ward Ald. Julia Ramirez at a site where heavy metal contamination was found.
Daily Herald: Why some township roads cost suburban taxpayers $100,000 per mile
Among 50 suburban townships, taxpayers are charged an average of less than $47,000 per mile annually in property taxes. However, that rate can be as high as $100,000 per mile in some places and less than $6,000 a mile elsewhere.
Central Illinois Proud: Illinois State Fire Marshal shares Christmas tree safety tips
As you begin decorating for the holidays, make sure you refresh on some safety tips to keep your home safe this holiday season.