Center Square: Republicans want change after Pritzker board paroles now-alleged murderer
A shakeup at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has Republicans calling for reforms.
Chicago Sun-Times: Voters should have input on taxpayer subsidies for Bears, Sox stadiums, former Gov. Quinn says
Armed with a new poll showing overwhelming opposition to taxpayer-subsidized stadiums for the Bears and White Sox, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is launching the political version of a goal-line stand.
Chicago Tribune: O’Neill Burke maintains narrow lead over Harris for state’s attorney as race comes down to wire
As Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead over Clayton Harris III for state’s attorney stayed roughly the same Tuesday, both campaigns looked to expected vote tallies on Wednesday and Thursday to provide clarity in the Democratic primary race.
ABC 7: More than 2,000 Chicago Park District employees vote to authorize strike
More than 2,000 Chicago Park District workers say they are ready to go on strike amid stalled contract negotiations. Members of SEIU Local 73 held a rally at City Hall Tuesday and voted to strike after more than nine months of contract negotiations.
WGN: Flossmoor residents still looking for answers on former police chief's termination
Some Flossmoor residents are still looking for answers about the firing of the former police chief. They shared their thoughts at Monday night’s regularly scheduled community relations commission meeting.
Daily Herald: $15.3 million expansion incentive keeps Lake Zurich business in town
Smalley Steel Ring Company will keep its global headquarters on Oakwood Road in the Lake Zurich Industrial Park for the foreseeable future with the help of a $15.3 million village incentive.
CIProud: Peoria City Council approves ending three TIF districts
In a fairly uneventful city council meeting on Tuesday, three longtime TIF districts in Peoria were approved to be ended.