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“Even though there have been a number of stakeholders that have been working on preparing for this, the implementation of this really falls on the backs of the state’s attorneys, and the process of detaining people is still up for discussion,” said Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos.
According to the Clerk’s Office, the percentage increase in the tax bill was 8.86% for an average residential property in northern Chicago, 4.1% in central Chicago and 5.63% in southern Chicago. In comparison, the tax bill for the average commercial property decreased by 0.41% in northern Chicago, increased by 3.32% in central Chicago, and decreased by 1.4% in southern Chicago.
“Never before has its dependence on traditional shopping looked like more of a liability…Michigan Avenue needs a new, bold plan before the damage flowing down most everybody’s favorite Chicago street becomes irreversible. It should be a mayoral priority in 2023.”
The charges against patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center contrast sharply with the way the facility and police agencies have handled employees who are accused of mistreating and abusing patients. In some of those cases, staff who faced serious abuse allegations experienced few consequences because colleagues refused to cooperate in investigations — or actively worked to derail them.
“There are parts of the city that are feeling the touch of violence for the first time, and we are working hard in those areas as well,” she said. “Look, people are not feeling safe – and perception becomes reality.”
City and police officials, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police, have all sought ways to address to address mental health issues affecting officers in a department that has seen more than a dozen suicides since 2018.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Sameer Vohra said at this time, no vaccine mandates are planned. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said that it would be up to the General Assembly to implement a vaccine mandate for school children.
Before the pandemic, the yearly tax on Illinois wine manufactures was $750. In 2020, the fee went up to $1,250, an increase that is a hardship for the majority of small operations in Illinois, said Lisa Ellis, director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. “Compare that with Missouri, where the wine manufacturer’s fee is capped at $300.”
“Illinois likes to fund big, but the real question is whether this funding will be effective at downtown revitalization…Illinois’ political and economic development leaders are unfortunately deluded into believing that construction dollars is the only measure of community development.”
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill for the rest of fiscal 2023 that Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois touts as including money for numerous projects and spending priorities in the state, including some targeted to the Chicago area.
Only a small portion of the state assets will be affected by this policy change, with less than 0.005% being affected. “As the great-grandson of Ukrainian Jewish refugees, I stand firmly with the Ukrainian people and condemn Russian violence,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “This is an important step in demonstrating support for the people of Ukraine and in condemning the unlawful invasion and occupation of Ukraine by Russian forces.”
U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman ruled there was no evidence “disproportionately high” minority foreclosure rates were the result of racist loan practices, instead of other causes, such as the mortgage holder’s income.
Stacy Bennett will be sworn in to serve as State Senator for the 52nd District for the remainder of the 102nd General Assembly, until January 11, 2023.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said right now, Chicago is at what the CDC defines as “medium level” of COVID-19 transmission. She said the city will likely reach the “high level” within the next two weeks. When that happens, she will issue an advisory recommending everyone wear a mask indoor public spaces.
Jim Dey: “It has the making of an intra-party showdown, although (Cunningham Township Supervisor Danielle) Chynoweth scoffed at that possibility. ‘With all due respect to everyone lining up for the Senate seat, there is no contest in this case,’ Chynoweth wrote. She touted her longtime political ally’s legislative skills and even said (State Rep. Carol) Ammons’ status as a Black woman is an advantage because it would ‘diversify a very White male Senate.'”
Are generous benefits paid to families without workers contributing to the mysterious disappearance of available workers? The authors believe it is.
Ted joined Cat Peterson to discuss the impact FTX’s collapse may have on Illinois pensions, the need for pensions funds to be more transparent about the risks they take, and the impact Amendment 1 will have on the 460 teacher union/school board contract negotiations that will happen over the next two years.
Among those vendors is Maria Velasquez, who says she’s been robbed at gunpoint three times in a span of 15 days. “I would like for police to patrol our area more often to feel safe,” she said. “I am going to keep selling with fear, but I have to keep working. December is a really busy time for us, and I have no choice but to fulfill orders.”
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