The Wall Street Journal: J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Children
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he wants his state to continue its Invest in Kids scholarship program, but only if he doesn’t have to spend political capital to pass it. That’s the message between the lines of his statement last week that he wouldn’t block the program, which gives scholarships to more than 9,000 low-income students, if someone else in Springfield can make it happen.
Center Square: With climbing prices, shrinking inventories, Illinois' housing market stagnant
With rising home prices and interest rates, many Illinois homeowners are staying put, keeping housing inventories low around the state. According to Illinois Realtors, there are nearly 30% fewer homes on the market in Illinois than this time last year.
Sun-Times: Bally’s Chicago casino granted full license, locks in Medinah Temple operation through 2026
State gambling regulators on Thursday dealt Bally’s its full license to take bets in Chicago, officially allowing the company to operate its temporary casino at the historic Medinah Temple for three years — and starting the clock on the firm to open a permanent gaming mecca in River West by September 2026.
Chicago Tribune: State police investigate cargo thefts at South Holland’s Lincoln Oasis on Tri-State Tollway
State police are warning truck drivers to be on the watch for cargo thefts at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis in South Holland as they investigate thefts, step up patrols.
Central Illinois Proud: Peoria Housing Authority receives federal grant to revitalize city's south side
A $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning grant was awarded to the Peoria Housing Authority, which hopes to use the funds to redevelop the older Harrison Homes and the surrounding area.