Wirepoints https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UnBearable – Chicago Contrarian Wirepoints Home Jose Medina, charged in Chicago shooting death of Loyola student, found with weapon in jail, sheriff says – CBS2 (Chicago) Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson keeps trying to convince Chicagoans they’re wrong to want ShotSpotter back – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo Counties urge Pritzker to say yes to donor funds for students – Illinois Policy Will new state budget skirt law meant to protect transportation money? – Illinois Policy Dead voter allegation fuels concerns about voting safeguards as Waukegan alderman turns herself in – FOX News Illinois Set to OK Regulatory Framework for Big AI Companies – Government Technology Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly – Capitol News IL Cook County tax buyer industry would be phased out in ‘equity theft’ reform bill – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo 15 years of flash mobs, teen trends, and takeovers: Chicago’s repeating summer problem – CWB Chicago Union member: CTU must put the brakes on excessive political activity and be considerate of its members – Chicago Tribune* Illinois House passes bill accelerating lead service line replacement, sends plan to Pritzker – WAND (Decatur) More than 500 residents flood Elk Grove Village town hall as 19 more data centers head to the suburb – Yahoo News Mayor says study proves police respond faster without ShotSpotter. The study excluded gunfire calls. – CWB Chicago Treasurer’s study finds sprawling and ‘murky’ tax impacts from Illinois megaprojects plan to benefit Bears – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo Massive 6,100-acre solar project approved in Illinois after tense county vote – Yahoo News Commentary: Illinois is closed for business – Northwest Indiana Times Chicago Alderman Gets in on the Sue and Settle Racket – Chicago Contrarian Commentary: Illinois should expand pension buyout program and create a pathway for progress – Chicago Tribune* Illinois will soon become only second state in US to offer NICU leave – NBC5 (Chicago) Republicans claim fake transparency in early budget, demand better – Center Square Mayor Johnson, Pope Leo talk slavery, wars and a Chicago invitation during historic Vatican visit – Chicago Sun-Times CTU President Stacy Davis Gates’ travel with Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Chicago-born Pope Leo draws mixed response – ABC7 (Chicago) Constitutional questions raised over digital age verification bill – Center Square Pritzker budget gives NASCAR, PGA up to $9 million in taxpayer money – Illinois Policy Illinois may take DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization’ payouts from residents – Center Square Cost uncertainty follows prescription price cap bill in Senate – Center Square Top Illinois diversity commissioner did not disclose side pay – Center Square Pritzker’s proposed budget shorts pensions by $5.4 billion – Illinois Policy Illinois budget proposes $200,000 to redefine ‘low income’ – Illinois Policy CPS math and reading scores are much worse than advertised – A City That Works Illinois lawmakers pass bills curbing insurance rate hikes – Crain’s A Proposed Law Would Push Wealthy Suburbs to Build More Affordable Housing. Mayors Are Pushing Back. – Illinois Answers Project Illinois bill would loosen many local financial reporting requirements – The Bond Buyer Trump: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should ask for help after ‘teen takeover’ – The Hill Mayor Johnson will enlist Pope Leo’s support in fight for reparations – Chicago Sun-Times U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers – Capitol News IL Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill – Capitol News IL Chicago called the most financially distressed major city in the U.S. – MoneyWise/Yahoo Mayor Brandon Johnson still opposed to stricter curfew and parent responsibility laws after holiday weekend mayhem – Chicago Sun-Times State Sen. Dale Fowler says he’ll step down at end of legislative session – Capitol News IL Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points – Capitol News IL Chicago alder considers fining parents over teen takeovers – Axios Suburban Teen To Stay Jailed After Officials Say He Rammed 5 Chicago Cops During Chaotic ‘Takeover’ – Block Club Chicago A Preventable Killing: Illinois Leaders Ignored Every Warning Until an Officer Paid With His Life – Awake Illinois Christian County residents voice opposition to data centers – WICS (Springfield) Mayor Johnson brushes off concerns on CTU dues defeat ahead of possible reelection campaign – ABC7 (Chicago) State absenteeism change follows lowered academic benchmarks – Center Square Bill: Fee on medium-to-large scale housing investors advances in Senate – Center Square