Center Square: Think tank’s analysis of state’s fiscal health gives Illinois failing grade
A think tank that promotes fiscal transparency is giving Illinois a failing grade for its financial situation. Illinois is ranked 48th in the report for its fiscal health and received an “F” grade. Only Connecticut and New Jersey scored lower.
Sun-Times: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s next big leadership test? His first city budget
Johnson will stand before the City Council and disclose how he plans to deliver on his campaign promise to make $1 billion worth of “investments in people” bankrolled by $800 million in new or increased taxes on businesses and wealthy Chicagoans.
Chicago Tribune: Manteno EV battery plant promises 2,600 jobs. But far-right legislators are stoking fears over Chinese influence.
On a recent weekday afternoon, Kevin Fregeau sat at the bar inside the Back Forty Saloon on Main Street, pondering what’s ahead as plans move forward on the state’s largest-ever investment in electric vehicle battery production, a plant that could create 2,600 jobs in the village.
Daily Herald: Villa Park man accused of stalking Pritzker, throwing rocks at his home in city
A Villa Park man has been charged with vandalizing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Gold Coast home Monday morning and leaving letters at the residence in August.
WGN: Some Joliet Township residents frustrated over asylum seeker grant
Residents of Joliet Township packed Tuesday night’s board meeting after the township received the State of Illinois Asylum Seeker Grant.