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In Florida, Mr. Pritzker said Democrats like himself, Mr. Newsom, Ms. Harris and Mr. Biden were all on the same page. “Our Democratic voices are more powerful together—one doesn’t diminish another,” he said, according to a copy of his remarks reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Audra Wilson, president and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, said offering cash supplements without limitations is a crucial facet of the program. “Direct cash payments makes such a considerable difference to families. It gives individuals the agency to invest in what’s best for their needs, whether they’re starting a business, or keeping a roof over their heads or feeding their families or caring for children,” Wilson said. “This is very different than many existing social safety net programs that have work requirements or can suddenly eliminate assistance when individuals receive any modest increase in income.”
A drive-by shooter wounded three men who were taking a picture outside of a Chicago church as they gathered for a funeral service Saturday afternoon, police said.
“Democrats drew a new map that will likely allow the party to win one more House seat while costing Republicans two.”
Tom DeVore is the Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general.
Following Lollapalooza’s long and lucrative run in Chicago, the future of the flagship music festival is still to be determined, with its decade-old contract ending this year.
Should Biden decide to step aside, a host of younger Democrats could be in contention. They include Vice President Kamala Harris, who is 57. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, 54, and Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker, 57, have garnered attention for their responses to the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and mass shootings.
The general election on Nov. 8 is projected to have at least 82 contested statehouse races, the most in 24 years. The goal should be for voters to see a contested ballot for every statehouse contest. The City of Chicago has the bulk of Illinois’ uncontested districts — 33 out of 57 — with many of the areas showing the greatest need for representatives who act on their complex issues.
Said Tyler Hodge, a senior energy economist with the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Prices of [natural] gas more than doubled last year. It’s really the increase is fuel price last year that’s driving the increase in residential rates this year.”
While a spring and summer infusion of tourists has boosted foot traffic in many shopping districts, the Loop is a step behind, and street-level businesses may continue suffering until more companies call people back to the office.
The LTRRPP is a guidebook for implementation of the Climate and Equitable Job Act, and its approval authorizes over $1.1 billion to procure new renewable generation in Illinois over the next two years by helping to fund renewable energy projects across Illinois.
Owner Corinna Sac said any accusation of targeting children is completely false. “We were not targeting kids. We were opening it up to families who felt like (the drag show) was OK for their kids.”
State Sen. Jacqueline Collins will introduce legislation during the fall veto session to give the Illinois Department of Insurance more power over how much insurers can charge. According to Collins, the idea is give the department the authority to mandate refunds when premiums are too high and prohibit the use of “discriminatory” non-driving characteristics in setting prices
A detailed, more optimistic look at various data about Chicago by Ed Zotti, Rob Paral, Mike Rothschild and Pete Saunders .
Four cars engaged in a gunfight through neighborhood streets and crashed through barricades and onto a location near Douglas Park where the limited series was in production with star Timothy Olyphant, causing cast and crew to take cover, around 12:49 a.m. Thursday.
Democratic-aligned groups and candidates have spent tens of millions of dollars to influence GOP primaries across the country this year, hoping that their efforts will yield less-electable, more-controversial Republican nominees in the general elections. The effort has included support for Darren Bailey in Illinois.
University of Chicago physics Professor Dorian Abbot, who taught approaches to climate change to the students, told The Fix via email that the “most exciting part was that we were able to have conversations over meals that everyone agreed they wouldn’t feel comfortable having on their regular campus.”
In the Illinois Republican primary for governor, incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the DGA, which he helps fund using his billion-dollar fortune, spent almost $35 million total trying to paint Bailey, a pro-Trump Republican, as the most conservative candidate in the race. Ultimately, Bailey handily won the nomination.
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