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The Center Square: Poll shows majority against Chicago’s ‘sanctuary city’ status
There’s growing opposition to Chicago being a so-called “sanctuary city,” a recent poll suggests.
When a jurisdiction proclaims to be a sanctuary city, policies are enacted that relax local authorities’ ability to enforce federal immigration law. Chicago and Illinois are considered sanctuaries for non-citizens because of such policies elected officials have approved.
Chicago Sun-Times: Amundsen Park closure delayed as city looks for an alternate site for migrant shelter
The city is exploring an “alternate site” to Amundsen Park for its 22nd migrant shelter, according to Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th).
In an email sent to 29th Ward residents Monday night, Taliaferro said the city was considering an alternate site at 1900 N. Austin Ave. — across the street from the Galewood park — where the city will study its suitability to serve as a shelter for migrants. If the alternate site is approved, according to Taliaferro, Amundsen Park wouldn’t have to close.
Chicago Tribune: Illinois population becoming higher-paid, more foreign-born, but state losing older, Black and rural residents, study finds
Illinois is becoming less rural, more educated, more foreign-born, and higher-paid, according to a new analysis of migration patterns.
A net loss of 460,000 residents moving to other states was largely offset by incoming immigrants, researchers found. In addition, more arrivals are working, generating about 200,000 more workers paying income taxes over the past decade.
WTTW: Mayor Brandon Johnson Set to Unveil Spending Plan Designed to ‘Undo Trauma,’ Close $538M Gap
Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to unveil his first spending plan on Wednesday while under intense pressure not only to close the $538 million gap in the city’s 2024 budget, but also to make good on promises to invest in working-class Chicagoans and reshape the city’s approach to public safety.
Johnson has already answered the biggest question that usually faces mayors as they step to the rostrum in the City Council chambers to unveil their budget plan by vowing to “hold the line” against any increase in the property tax levy when he detailed the deficit nearly a month ago.
Capitol News: Nurses unions push for mandatory staff-to-patient ratios
Unions representing nurses in Illinois are pushing for legislation that would impose mandatory staff-to-patient ratios in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities.
But lobby groups representing hospitals and nursing homes say they are steadfastly opposed to the legislation, arguing that a nationwide nursing shortage makes it impossible to comply with such a mandate.
WCIA: The ‘most popular’ Halloween candy in Illinois, according to online sales data
Which kinds of hardened candy residue will your child’s dentist be scraping from their teeth at the next visit?
Well, it might depend on where you live.