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Rauner: Illinois budget impasse entering ‘absolute crisis phase’ – abc7chicago
June 20, 2016
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Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke Monday about his decision to cancel his appearance at a Juneteenth event at the DuSable Museum. Father Michael Pfleger said the governor’s decision was disrespectful to African Americans.
Uber, Lyft to avoid fingerprinting drivers — for now – Chicago Sun-Times
June 20, 2016
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It looks like Mayor Rahm Emanuel may have staved off an embarrassing defeat on the City Council floor on a controversial ordinance to license and fingerprint ride-hailing drivers.
Is Chicago really the best city to invest in a startup? – Chicago Tribune
June 20, 2016
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The bragging rights trace to Chicago’s No. 1 ranking in a recent data set by PitchBook. The Seattle-based research firm found that Chicago exits generated the highest returns for venture capitalists of any metro area in the nation.
Illinois day care regulations burden working mothers, fail to make children safe – Illinois Policy
June 20, 2016
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Illinois’ overly restrictive rules governing day care facilities drive up costs and make high-quality child care unaffordable for many families, while doing nothing to enhance child safety.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Illinois Smokers – ABC News
June 20, 2016
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.
Illinois Measure Would Create Advisory Council for Muslims – ABC News
June 20, 2016
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Democratic Sen. Jacqueline Collins, a co-sponsor of the bill, said she hopes the council will be the first of many efforts to ensure that the governor considers minority perspectives.
When will Illinois’ finances come to a head? – Truth in Accounting
June 20, 2016
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“When the end there arrives, it can be really, really quick, and really, really, ugly.”
Things You Didn’t Know About Detroit’s Historic Bankruptcy – Governing
June 20, 2016
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“One of the key lessons is someday the bill will come due. The promises you make will eventually be paid for by somebody. In Detroit, it was the retirees and Wall Street who sacrificed. So think about that when you set the budget.”
First Chicago charter school closes, citing state budget impasse – Sun-Times
June 20, 2016
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Galapagos Charter School, a small stand-alone elementary school in Humboldt Park, will not reopen its doors in September, saying it cannot afford to properly educate children under current Chicago Public School budget conditions.
Cook County Jail Placed on Lockdown After Hundreds Call Off on Father’s Day – NBC Chicago
June 20, 2016
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“I think it has everything to do with Father’s Day and the NBA game 7 tonight,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said.
Chicago’s Mexican population increases demand for Volaris flights from Midway Airport – Crain’s
June 20, 2016
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Chicago’s Mexican community is subtly transforming Midway International Airport into a place that better lives up to its middle name. Long known for its domestic routes and dominated by Southwest Airlines, Midway is drawing a rising number of Hispanic passengers flying to Mexico on Volaris, a carrier akin to Spirit Airlines in terms of its bargain pricing.