July 8, 2019 | Wirepoints

Socialists on Chicago City Council Fight for Affordable Housing, Immigrant Rights – The Intercept

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“Nowhere is the [Socialist] excitement clearer than in Chicago…. They’ve already started to make a difference.”

Foster’s ‘payer state’ amendment heads to Senate, future uncertain – Center Square

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“The current budgetary method for transportation funding is flawed, resulting in states like Illinois not getting a fair share of transportation funding,” Foster said.

Day: July 8, 2019

Socialists on Chicago City Council Fight for Affordable Housing, Immigrant Rights – The Intercept

2018 election win pays off: Illinois passes “barrage” of pro-worker bills – People’s World

Ex-IL state worker Janus asks appeals court to toss ruling blocking refund of unconstitutional union fees – Cook County Record

Immigrants In Chicago Fear ICE Deportation Raids After President Trump’s Deadline Passes – CBS Chicago

City Analysis: Pension Debt Grew Last Year – WTTW

Foster’s ‘payer state’ amendment heads to Senate, future uncertain – Center Square

As Illinois moves forward with $45 billion infrastructure plan, federal efforts uncertain – Center Square

Illinois’ gaming expansion is law. When will we see sports betting, more video gambling? – Belleville News-Democrat

After minimum wage hike, NJ considers tax breaks for hiring teens – NJ101.5

Barbecuing Illinois – Eric Allie Cartoon

Illinois city considering annexing nearby homeowners ahead of Census count – Center Square

10 years of retirement, $1.2M in pension income. That’s what average judge in Illinois receives. – Daily Herald