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The Protecting Household Privacy Act would mandate that manufacturers notify customers about what data it has given to third parties, and the names of the third parties.
Affected voters hoping for a heads-up before they vote in the March 17 primary may be out of luck — Marisel Hernandez, chair of the Chicago board, said they may not know the new locations right away.
While Metra did not have ridership numbers immediately available, a spokesman said the rail has stepped up its cleaning efforts to combat the spread of the virus. And a CTA spokesperson said, “CTA has a rigorous cleaning schedule for our vehicles and rail stations that is among the strongest in the transit industry.”
Over the next 20 years, Peoples Gas plans to replace every single mile – more than 2,000 total – of gas main in the city in order to create a safer, more reliable delivery system that cuts down on gas leaks. Peoples Gas estimates the entire program will cost $8 billion-$9 billion. And, thanks to state legislation from 2013, all of those costs are passed on to consumers in the form of yearly surcharges.
The blood drives in the Chicago area were canceled the by the organizations planning to host them. Blood bank leaders are urging Chicago-area residents to continue donating blood, saying extra precautions are being taken to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The act of donating blood itself poses no increased risk of contracting the illness.
“We’re far from alone in taking precautions. The Washington Post is encouraging its staff to work at home and the Los Angeles Times is restricting employee travel.”
Labor leaders and groups are renewing their push for a state law guaranteeing all full- and part-time workers accrue at least five, paid sick days. Currently, only 12 states have some sort of paid sick time legislation.
Lawmakers were scheduled back the day after the March 17 primary; the scheduled session days for March 18, 19 and 20 were cancelled. The calendar has lawmakers back on March 24 through April 3 before taking two weeks off for spring break.
As fears over the spread of the coronavirus grow, Illinois’ retail and service sectors are preparing for already thin profit margins to get thinner.
Illinois Democrats, union members, government or nonprofit workers, and people of all income groups support a pension amendment that allows for changes in cost-of-living raises and other future benefits.
As the effects of the virus spread in Illinois, the Tribune is keeping a running list of Chicago-area closings and cancellations because of coronavirus and asking experts to answer your questions about COVID-19.
While the coronavirus is causing infections in the region, suburban infectious disease experts say several facts about the illness and the public response can provide reassurance.
Chicago has given up on its ash trees, but some residents are mounting a rescue effort.
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A labor coalition led by the Chicago Teachers Union is taking that advice to heart when it comes to the crisis caused by the coronavirus. The unions held a City Hall news conference Wednesday to unleash a kitchen sink of demands that might have been unthinkable before
Nobody is certain about the severity and duration of the market impact of the Coronavirus and the same goes for its impact on pension assets. What’s clear, however, is that taxpayers are on the hook for whatever shortfalls occur.
The rating agency said that, even if voters approve the proposed progressive income tax, the added revenue would not be enough to make a dent in Illinois pension debt.
The legislation came out of the Anti-Harassment, Equality, and Access Panel, which was formed in the wake of #MeToo revelations in and around Illinois government.
Like everyone else, he was warned to get out but he decided not to flee. Instead, he chose to stay and help. He said his decision to remain as local hospitals and clinics were being flooded with desperate patients was a life-changing event.
Change Illinois says a new survey proves voters want to take reapportionment away from lawmakers and give it to an independent panel, but the governor seems to be balking.
The Local Journalism Task Force Act would conduct a comprehensive study relative to communities statewide under served by local journalism. Task force members represent journalism schools and professional associations, as well as the legislature and one appointment by the governor.
More than 1,100 Real ID applicants in 87 election jurisdictions were affected in the latest problem to affect Illinois’ automatic voter registration process.
“There can be little doubt that Illinois’ state government needs to be monitored. It faces huge challenges, both in terms of its financials but also in terms of its direction. It’s been troubled by costly and embarrassing scandals. It’s now dominated by one political party. It’s lobbied by powerful and important special interests. It serves a diverse population.”
William Helm is an old-school political operative and former city deputy aviation commissioner whose name surfaced repeatedly in ongoing public corruption investigations. He pleaded not guilty to a charge that he offered a bribe to former state Sen. Martin Sandoval to help in a construction project.
A former general and a former medical director of the largest juvenile detention center in the country have one of the most important tasks in Illinois right now.
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