Crime
Mayor downplays youth crime, reaffirms Chicago’s migrant ‘sanctuary’ status(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson downplayed the arrest of about 40 juveniles in the city this past weekend, pushing back at a reporter’s use of the word “mob.”… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Chicago residents speak out against amount of resources going to migrants(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council and Mayor Brandon Johnson heard Wednesday from Chicago residents upset about the influx of migrants in their communities and the resources that… Read More
Public Education
Audit of the Illinois State Board of Education shows continued problems(The Center Square) – Overstating its budget, failure to properly audit license requirements and other reporting issues are all listed in an Illinois Auditor General report of the Illinois State… Read More
Illinois
Census data contradicts Pritzker’s claims that Illinois is growing(The Center Square) – Illinois residents continue to leave the state, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. One analyst says some residents are going for warmer weather, while… Read More
Public Education
Pritzker promotes early childhood education initiative; Republicans say it’s not sustainable(The Center Square) – Illinois will use $250 million in taxpayer funds for the Smart Start Program, which looks to make early childhood daycare and preschool more accessible for families… Read More