Government
Alderman: Chicago mayor lacks plan for shortfall that could top $1.5 billion(The Center Square) – Although Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is starting Chicago’s budget process earlier than ever, one alderman says the city’s deficit could be much greater than the… Read More
Public Education
CPS per student spending soars while private school excels on thin budget(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are spending tens of thousands of dollars per student at public high schools in Chicago, and at two schools, the number is more than $100,000… Read More
Illinois
Small business group joins suit against Illinois law restricting employer speech(The Center Square) – An Illinois trade organization has joined a legal challenge to a new law that restricts employers’ free speech rights in the workplace. The Schaumburg-based Technology and… Read More
2024 election
Teachers union aims for more control of Chicago schools with election(The Center Square) – Chicago’s first school board election is coming at a time of turmoil for the city’s public school system. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hand-picked school board president, Reverend… Read More
Government
Cyber criminals increasingly target state and county governments(The Center Square) – Government agencies are facing a growing number of cyberattacks. The Center for Internet Security reported dramatic increases in both malware and ransomware attacks against government in… Read More