Center Square: Incumbent congressman, GOP challenger address campaign issues
Illinois’ Sixth District congressional candidates are offering different messages on policy matters.
Sun-Times: Brandon Johnson a 'woefully unprepared' mayor, City Council critic says
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he has not decided whether to challenge Johnson in 2027. But his brutal assessment of the mayor’s first 16 months in office sure sounds like it’s coming from a mayoral candidate.
Chicago Tribune: City to announce phase one of plan to combine homeless and migrant shelter systems
Next Thursday, the city will release its initial plans to combine Chicago’s legacy homeless shelter system with the system for migrants.
Daily Herald: Cook County leaders ponder future of programs begun with ARPA funds
Friday is the final day for Cook County residents to submit advice to the county board on the future of programs initiated with federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
WCIA: University of Illinois service workers reject contract proposal
A strike on the University of Illinois campus is now far closer to a reality after members of one campus union rejected a proposed contract.