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The Center Square: Report ranks Illinois' finances 48th in the country with an 'F' grade
Illinois ranks near the bottom of a new analysis of state finances across the U.S.
Truth in Accounting’s 13th annual Financial State of the States ranked Illinois 48th in the country, the same rank as last year. Only two other states, New Jersey and Connecticut, graded worse than Illinois for fiscal health. The review is of the states’ fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021.
Chicago Sun-Times: Divided City Council committee shoots down attempt to clip Lightfoot’s emergency wings
Mayor Lori Lightfoot can continue to avoid City Council oversight by introducing “emergency” legislation directly to committee, after a divided Rules Committee on Tuesday shot down a crackdown proposed in the name of transparency.
Daily Herald: Aurora council OKs $50 million incentive for casino move amid protests during meeting
Despite protests, the Aurora City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved more than $50 million in financial aid to move the Hollywood Casino out of the downtown area.
Police removed about a half-dozen people from the meeting, as they shouted at the council during a vote on an unrelated matter and then during the discussion of the casino redevelopment agreement.