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Illinois governor addresses spending, Chicago Public Schools issues
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said education is one of his highest priorities, but there is only so much money the state can spend on Chicago Public Schools. Reporters in Chicago on Thursday asked the governor if the state could go beyond spending $350 million in evidence-based funding for CPS. Pritzker said that the state’s education budget is not only for Chicago. ...
Appeals courts denies delaying Illinois FOID challenge
(The Center Square) – An appellate court has denied another attempt by the state to delay a case challenging Illinois Firearm Owner’s ID card. Guns Save Life sued the state alleging the FOID card is unconstitutional. Last year, a Sangamon County Judge sided with the state, ruling that the law is constitutional. Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch said then the case is important. “The FOID card is destined...
City Removing Police And Fire Departments From Mental Health Emergency Response Program
CHICAGO — The city’s mental health emergency response program will now operate without police officers or fire department paramedics, the city announced as it looks to ramp up mental health services. The CARE, or Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, provides teams of mental health professionals plus specially trained...
Landlord threatens arrest after illegal vacate notices
One day after a city inspector cited CKO Real Estate for rehabbing numerous apartments without a city permit, the landlord issued an illegal 30-day vacate notice to tenants, threatening arrest if they did not comply. In addition to the 10 code violations documented, the Crusader has learned that gas service...
Cook County board considering $15M property tax relief proposal
Political momentum is building for a so-called "circuit breaker" that would reimburse lower-income property owners if they see sharp increases in their bills.Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer introduced a resolution this month, calling on the county to create a $15 million "homeowner relief fund" for taxpayers experiencing sticker shock. The Cook County Board of Review, and Assessor Fritz Kaegi have endorsed the idea, saying he's in touch with state lawmakers about potentially getting something passed next spring. However it is still unclear where the money for the program would come from.In 2007, the last time county and state leaders implemented a "circuit breaker" to limit property tax hikes, it backfired. A state law put a cap on how much homeowners' assessments could go up in a given year, but that ended up disrupting property valuations and made others pay more than their fair share. Now, leaders are instead talking about a public, income-restricted rebate program to reimburse some homeowners with high bills, instead of trying to cap their assessments.Illinois Answers Project Government Finance & Accountability Reporter Alex Nitkin visited ABC 7 to talk about the next steps for this proposal, and who would benefit.
10 spooky haunted houses to visit in the Chicago area before Halloween
They might be one of the spookiest signs of fall: haunted houses. A sign the spookiest day of the year is approaching, haunted houses are intended to spook and prepare you for all the ghosts and goblins you could see come Oct. 31. Wanting to visit one but overwhelmed with...
Illinois early voting: Full list of counties, locations as early voting opens
Early voting for the 2024 general election in Illinois begins Thursday for nearly all counties in the Chicago area, with the exception of one. According to officials, early voting sites open Thursday morning across multiple suburbs. However, early voting in Cook County and the city of Chicago doesn't open until October.
Logan Square residents are fighting to keep 16-by-16-foot pothole
CHICAGO – While most drivers dread dodging holes in the street, residents near one block in Logan Square are fighting to not fix but instead to preserve a massive hole in the middle of their road.The gaping pothole that sits squarely in the intersection of Belden and St. Louis avenues has been called an eyesore by some, but is also winning over tons of fans."We welcome this. We would like more in the neighborhood," resident Martha Jungers said.It isn't exactly the aesthetics that are wowing locals, but more the impact that the roughly 16-by-16-foot crater is having on the neighborhood....
Mayor Johnson inks $100 million increase for Favorite Healthcare Staffing
CHICAGO - Facing a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson side-stepped questions Thursday about a $100 million pay increase for Kansas-based company - Favorite Healthcare Staffing - which has staffed the city's migrant shelters. The change order and contract extension comes at a time when the city...
‘Autumn Fest’ bringing family-friendly, fall-themed events to Gallagher Way
CHICAGO — A series of fall-themed and family-friendly events is coming to Gallagher Way next month. Organizers announced Thursday that Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way, a series of free weekend events and seasonal activities, will kick off in October. “With enchanting décor, seasonally themed food and beverages, and more, Gallagher Way is embracing the change […]
A year after devastating floods, West Side residents are still dealing with damage and expensive repairs
Shirley Howard sighed as the rain pounded down in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Water seeped into her basement again, right by her new washing machine. “Some more work has to be done,” she said. “I’m telling you it’s so frustrating.” It was just over a year ago that she was pulling debris out of a nearby storm drain in a desperate attempt to drain water out of her basement ...
Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once. The most historic highway in America is Route 66. Millions of cars have driven on 2,448 miles of road between Los Angeles and Chicago. To see several cars that have driven on this famous highway, you can visit one of the best car attraction museums in Illinois, Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
After CPS Slashes Funding, Chicago Debates Asks For Help Keeping Beloved Program Alive
BRONZEVILLE — A longtime program introducing students to the art of debate is looking to the public for help after Chicago Public Schools scaled back its funding this year. Chicago Debates works with CPS to enroll fifth- to 12th-grade students in competitive academic debate while helping schools build their own debate teams to participate in its debate league, bringing on teachers to act as coaches, according to its website. The nonprofit also organizes dozens of debate tournaments each year and runs a two-week summer camp for up to 150 middle and high school debaters.
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