TransUnion nearly doubles previously announced layoffs to 640 employees in Illinois
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/transunion-illinois-layoffs/
Dallas approves more than $30 million in sidewalk improvements: The deals include a nearly $34 million contract to improve sidewalks along DART bus route and ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/03/27/dallas-approves-more-than-30-million-in-contracts-to-improve-sidewalks-citywide/
Pat Quinn revisits nearly 25-year-old defeat in proposing a voter referendum for Bears or White Sox stadiums
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/pat-quinn-revisits-nearly-25-year-old-defeat-in-proposing-a-voter-referendum-for-bears-or-white-sox-stadiums/
Chicago 'mansion' tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on the ballot
apnews.com/article/ballot-election-2024-real-estate-tax-chicago-d2bb5f83bb961b6bc5bf2e56356719e9
Bring Chicago Home referendum in serious trouble — and it would be a stinging defeat for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s grassroots base
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/voters-to-decide-the-fate-of-bring-chicago-home-referendum/
Judge invalidates ‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum on March 19 ballot: Real estate interests sued to stop cornerstone homelessness initiative pushed by Mayor ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/23/bring-chicago-home-referendum-on-march-19-ballot-invalidated-by-cook-county-judge/
Election Day in Illinois: Primary voters head to the polls on a chilly morning — and early numbers are down
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/illinois-primary-turnout-election-day/
Letters: Bring Chicago Home is a real solution to city’s housing problems: Bring Chicago Home is a real solution: a fair and sustainable way to pay for housing ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/letters-vp-030824-bring-chicago-home/
Illinois Supreme Court rejects effort to block Bring Chicago Home referendum: The court denied the petition filed by the Building Owners and Managers Association ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/illinois-supreme-court-rejects-effort-to-block-bring-chicago-home-referendum/
Bring Chicago Home referendum ruled valid by state Appellate Court: The ruling means votes on the referendum question will be counted, though it is possible the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/06/bring-chicago-home-referendum-ruled-valid-by-state-appellate-court/
Bring Chicago Home referendum voted down, AP says: Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Bring Chicago Home campaign already acknowledged a possible loss the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/bring-chicago-home-referendum-voted-down-ap-says/
Chicago Board of Elections to appeal ruling that invalidated Bring Chicago Home referendum
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/bring-chicago-home-ruling-appealed-by-chicago-board-of-elections/
Judge hears arguments in Johnson homelessness referendum lawsuit: As early voting for the March 19 primary gears up in Chicago, voters were still in the dark ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/14/johnson-homelessness-referendum-lawsuit/
Carolyn Shapiro: Bring Chicago Home is a legal ballot measure: In any tax restructuring, some taxpayers may benefit and some may not. That fact does not make the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/opinion-bring-chicago-home-ballot-question-court-ruling/
Bring Chicago Home latest: Early voting continues, city gears up for appeal; county campaigns heat up
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/26/bring-chicago-home-latest-early-voting-continues-city-gears-up-for-appeal-county-campaigns-heat-up/
Bring Chicago Home: What voters need to know about the referendum: Bring Chicago Home, which would raise the city’s real estate transfer tax for property sales ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/18/what-you-need-to-know-about-bring-chicago-home/
Union Ridge School District going to referendum in Norridge: Union Ridge School District, Harwood Heights, is asking voters to approve a $35 million bond issue ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/18/union-ridge-school-district-going-to-referendum-in-norridge/
Voters OK $35 million referendum for Union Ridge School District, Harwood Heights
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/voters-ok-35-million-referendum-for-union-ridge-school-district-harwood-heights/
Four referendums to be decided on different Lake County primary ballots: The Round Lake Library referendum will be one of four questions before specific groups ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/four-referendums-to-be-decided-on-different-lake-county-primary-ballots/
St. Charles celebrates opening of First Street Plaza downtown: Officials and residents in St. Charles ignored wintry, wet conditions recently to celebrate the ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-st-charles-plaza-st-0129-20240127-5l42lhxymzfrjnegrevqu2zgvu-story.html
Business groups sue to halt ballot question on raising real estate taxes to pay for homeless services
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-referendum-bring-chicago-home-lawsuit-20240105-arbocke5pbevjjngcnkbzmxhtq-story.html
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Real Estate Tax Hike for Homeless Aid
- Opponents filed a lawsuit on Friday to stop a tax increase on higher-priced property sales in Cook County Circuit Court.
- They argue that the proposal will negatively impact sales in an already fragile market.
- Business groups filed suit to prevent the 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum question from appearing on March primary ballots.
- Their 12-page lawsuit alleges that the referendum question violates the state’s municipal code and constitution, and should not be presented to voters.
Homer Glen asks voters whether it should try to dissolve township: If the referendum passes, it would show residents want to eliminate a layer of government ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/03/homer-glen-referendum-dissolve-township/
Despite legal limbo, Bring Chicago Home’s champions, foes continue messaging battle in final weeks before March primary
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/04/legal-limbo-bring-chicago-home-message-battle/
Real estate group appeals Bring Chicago Home to state Supreme Court: The filing marks another installment in the legal feud over the referendum that would hike ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/realtors-appeal-bring-chicago-home-to-state-supreme-court/
We Rise Together program building a rising tide of economic recovery in Black and Latinx communities
chicagotribune.com/people/ct-we-rise-together-program-0105-20240112-io5vyf7lqndhdbyfxtvjbpcgxm-story.html
Kenilworth residents to vote on $2.5 million beach referendum: On March 19, Kenilworth residents will decide whether to support a multimillion bond sale ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/kenilworth-residents-to-vote-on-2-5-million-beach-referendum/
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tax increase for homeless services will head to voters: The success of the referendum ordinance is now expected to open the doors to ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-brandon-johnson-real-estate-tax-referendum-20231107-gbnvi4fwj5fjbdn2ttykblq3gu-story.html
Richton Park voters debate development and taxes with home rule on ballot: Richton Park leaders promise to not unilaterally impose a sales tax ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/07/richton-park-voters-debate-development-and-taxes-with-home-rule-on-ballot/
Lake Forest College to use grant to study AI; ‘All of this is an attempt to get students … ready for the workforce or their post-graduate careers’
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/lake-forest-college-to-use-grant-to-study-ai-all-of-this-is-an-attempt-to-get-students-ready-for-the-workforce-or-their-post-graduate-careers/
Voters OK’d property tax hike. Now here’s how the Forest Preserve is going to spend your money.
chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-cook-county-forest-preserve-referendum-spending-20231226-i44fmxifmjh5tpydwoxv5k7wmy-story.html
Lockport residents tour Central Campus, where ceiling collapsed, ahead of March referendum
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-lockport-central-campus-tour-st-0121-20240119-caltpboay5gibgmbj5jb3qikqq-story.html
Mariano’s in Naperville to phase out single-use plastic bags; task force told to propose ideas for other stores
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-marianos-krogers-single-use-plastics-st-1008-20231007-lvayrdxdvbd7pjmbmk5lwtbuc4-story.html
Aldermen support March referendum on real estate transfer tax, sending ordinance to full City Council
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bring-chicago-home-rules-committee-20231031-7biv6nvoefdurdojdtecnw4jpu-story.html
Lockport District 205 will ask voters to fund $85 million in renovations to Central Campus, where ceiling collapsed
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-lockport-high-school-levy-referendum-st-1122-20231121-7dgkoyutnbemhbkcknlojivqym-story.html
Park Ridge city council contemplates future of city clerk position: The Park Ridge city clerk position could head to referendum, pending action from the city ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/park-ridge-city-council-contemplates-future-of-city-clerk-position/
Ohio Ballot issues had a big year in 2023. What might be coming next?: Michigan could provide a blueprint for what Ohioans might expect to vote on next year and ...
cleveland.com/news/2023/12/ohio-ballot-issues-had-a-big-year-in-2023-what-might-be-coming-next.html
The incredible fight over whether Chicago should stay a sanctuary city: A push for a referendum on Chicago's sanctuary city status is dividing City Council.
axios.com/local/chicago/2023/11/07/sanctuary-city-referendum-vote-council
Cook County Forest Preserves $189 million budget marks ‘new era’ with referendum cash
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cook-county-forest-preserves-2024-budget-proposal-20231017-opa6s4kca5ghvnpbn7vmrm3pzq-story.html
Chicago’s Mansion Tax Is Struck Down by Local Court in Blow to Mayor Johnson: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to increase taxes on real estate transactions ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-23/chicago-s-mansion-tax-referendum-struck-down-by-local-court
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Chicago City Council punts on sanctuary city debate — for now: Several alders want Chicago to reevaluate its sanctuary city status, citing limited resources.
axios.com/local/chicago/2023/11/02/sanctuary-city-referendum-vote-delayed
Ex-Foreign Office chief Lord McDonald told colleagues he voted to stay in the EU: Lord McDonald tells a new BBC documentary series there was a sense of ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-66769661
A decadelong effort to organize fast food workers is culminating in the state that gave America McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
A long showdown between labor ... Show more
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces citywide composting initiative amid promises to reopen long-shuttered Department of Environment
chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-citywide-composting-initiative-20231016-mhauftektbh3naa6yox6j44asm-story.html
Henry County pushes toward preservation of historic Blacksville: McDonough officials are aiming to revitalize the historic town of Blacksville, Georgia ...
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Homer Glen to ask voters in March whether to discontinue Homer Township government
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-glen-referendum-dissolve-township-st-1013-20231012-bahimlkjj5gdbnyr7gf5skl5ge-story.html
Hundreds of authors, including Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed endorse anti-censorship initiative
pbs.org/newshour/arts/hundreds-of-authors-including-salman-rushdie-cheryl-strayed-endorse-anti-censorship-initiative
Quick Glance: Authors endorse anti-censorship initiative
- Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed, Carl Hiassen and Ibram X. Kendi are among hundreds of authors endorsing an announcement by the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers.
- The initiative calls attention to the 70th anniversary of a Freedom to Read Statement issued by book publishers and librarians during the McCarthy era.
- The library and publishing associations urge all members of the book community to affirm their commitment to the June 1953 declaration.
- Supporters of the initiative include Jennifer Egan, Ron Chernow, Jodi Picoult, along with organizations such as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, the Authors Guild and the American Booksellers Association.
Former President Barack Obama returned to Chicago this week to highlight cities across the country who will serve as “model communities” for his namesake My ... Show more
Rural library is caught in the crossfire of controversial book battles: If a ballot measure passes in November, this could be the first library in the nation to ...
scrippsnews.com/stories/rural-library-is-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-controversial-book-battles/
There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023
npr.org/2023/09/20/1200647985/book-bans-libraries-schools
Quick Glance: Over 1,900 Book Titles Censored in 2023 - Alarming Trend
- Nearly 700 attempts to ban library books in the first eight months of the year.
- The American Library Association reported a 20% increase in attempts to censor 1,915 titles.
- ALA's data may not include all censorship attempts, as it relies on information from library professionals and news reports.
- Illinois became the first state to ban book bans in June.
Residents urge La Grange board to allow backyard chickens: Supporters of the “La Grange Chicken Initiative” are not giving up in efforts to legalize hens as pets ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/la-grange/ct-dlg-lagrange-chicken-initiative-st-0713-20230714-gf5nbcsej5eslcimnbfvdhtrqy-story.html
Why do some parts of Chicago get hotter than others? Heat Watch program recruits volunteers to map temperatures.
chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-chicago-heat-watch-mapping-20230605-hhuq4q2p7zeglmbntaz2ia4ruu-story.html
Exclusive: Biden administration unveils initiative to combat homelessness in 5 US cities, California
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/18/biden-homelessness-all-inside-initiative-california-cities/70230301007/
Banned Books Week: Boston Public Library opens digital stacks to readers nationwide
bostonherald.com/2023/09/30/banned-books-week-boston-public-library-opens-digital-stacks-to-readers-nationwide/
Actors Strike: Interim Agreements Are “Designed To Undermine" Studios: SAG-AFTRA has revealed more thinking behind interim agreements, with leadership saying the ...
deadline.com/2023/08/actors-strike-interim-agreements-are-designed-to-undermine-studios-1235459247/
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch doesn’t rule out putting abortion rights on 2024 ballot
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-leaders-panel-20230427-7kvzfokmmnaojo7lzr6ub5357y-story.html
Black River park project's latest $6.4M injection could help revitalize Andrews: A $6.4 million public-private partnership will preserve more than 1 ...
postandcourier.com/news/black-river-initiative-preserves-over-1800-acres-in-andrews/article_9fe35c76-8593-11ee-8ef0-e367a539022a.html
City of Charleston parks bond referendum passes: The bond program will fund a series of parks projects and upgrades throughout Charleston.
postandcourier.com/politics/charleston-parks-bond-referendum-results-november-2023/article_773cda32-77f5-11ee-8990-dfa4e0e65eb1.html
Pritzker announces teacher pipeline initiative to address chronic shortages across state
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-pritzker-teacher-shortage-plan-20230303-zcyleqmlhrglfpa634k2elwo3i-story.html
RM5 a plate at oldest nasi kandar restaurant: GEORGE TOWN: The oldest nasi kandar restaurant in the country has joined the Menu Rahmah bandwagon ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/15/rm5-a-plate-at-oldest-nasi-kandar-restaurant
City Council, mayoral candidates come out to support $70M Charleston parks bond: Several candidates for mayor and for city council showed up to push for park ...
postandcourier.com/news/city-council-mayoral-candidates-come-out-to-support-70m-charleston-parks-bond/article_e19f4dca-71e6-11ee-b27d-dfacf6e96f88.html
Value-added tax: campaign to get 7 percent: "Gastro Whisperer" Kemal Üres has launched a nationwide campaign for the reduced rate on food at the Hyatt in Mainz.
food-service.de/maerkte/news/mehrwertsteuer--rettet-die-vielfalt-gemeinsame-gastro-initiative-fuer-7-prozent-57560
Forres skate park campaigners fear dream could be delayed for years as secondary school site in frame
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/6223922/forres-skate-park-initiative-grant-park/
“Believe My Pain”: Elaine Welteroth Highlights How Black Medical Patients Are Mistreated And What Can Be Done About It
essence.com/news/elaine-welteroth-pain-gap/
China fliegt Untermaßstab des Blended Wing Body Airliner-Konzepts | Aviation Week Network
aviationweek.com/air-transport/china-flies-subscale-blended-wing-body-airliner-concept
Chiefs, Royals back sports betting petitions in Missouri after year of legal wagers in Kansas
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article279525949.html
Group founded by Mark Zuckerberg to spend $250 million on new Chicago biotech hub, with researchers from Northwestern, UChicago and UIUC
chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-zuckerberg-northwestern-university-chicago-biomedical-research-hub-20230302-j56ppl6nd5audp3pejwqmc3fde-story.html
JD Vance backs Issue 1, making it hard for voters to amend OH constitution: A self-styled populist, Vance says Issue One would protect Ohio voters from out of ...
businessinsider.com/jd-vance-issue-1-ohio-constitution-abortion-populism-2023-7
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The Obama Foundation Launches New Initiative To Support Boys And Young Men Of Color
essence.com/news/obama-foundation-launches-model-communities/
Rahmah sales programme should continue, says consumers: JOHOR BAHRU: The Rahmah Sales programme, initiated by the late Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/20/rahmah-sales-programme-should-continue-says-consumers
‘Let’s do business’: THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will help interested students to be part of the Jualan Rahmah initiative.
thestar.com.my/news/education/2023/08/13/lets-do-business
Cedar Rapids schools ‘go back to the drawing board’ on parts of $445 million facility plan
thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapids-schools-go-back-to-the-drawing-board-on-parts-of-445-million-facility-plan/
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Rahmah sales: Jertih supermarket answers govt's call to reduce people's burden: JERTIH: A supermarket in the town of Jertih has decided to implement "Rahmah ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/31/rahmah-sales-jertih-supermarket-answers-govt039s-call-to-reduce-people039s-burden
Minister of Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said all Unity Package initiatives have been rebranded as Rahmah Package to commemorate the ... Show more
TNB's Allo launches Rahmah Package broadband plan at RM69 a month for 100Mbps: Allo's Rahmah Package Internet plan is priced at RM69 a month for 100Mbps in ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/07/28/tnb039s-allo-launches-rahmah-package-broadband-plan-at-rm69-a-month-for-100mbps
PROGRAMME TO HELP B40 GROUP OBTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE LICENCE: THE Transport Ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has launched an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/22/programme-to-help-b40-group-obtain-public-service-vehicle-licence
Ken Griffin Spent $54 Million Fighting a Tax Increase for the Rich. Secret IRS Data Shows It Paid Off for Him.
propublica.org/article/ken-griffin-illinois-graduated-income-tax
'Don't get involved with illegal racing', warns Loke: BALIK PULAU: Cautioning motorists to not participate in illegal racing, Transport Minister Anthony Loke ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/08/039don039t-get-involved-with-illegal-racing039-warns-loke
Trinity Christian College drops tuition to provide students a clearer up-front cost
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-trinity-christian-college-tuition-st-0206-20230205-kbosnmq555flxa2dxugz6akkvq-story.html
Column: Mayors, others urge Thornton Township voters to reject tax hike request for mental health services
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-thornton-mayors-referendum-st-0319-20230317-7jbo4a4fc5gtbgshru5iyh7xo4-story.html
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