The Center Square: Google begins renovating Thompson Center to be used for Illinois headquarters
Google plans to make $280 million in renovations to the 17-story building, which used to be home to Illinois state government offices. Google bought the 39-year-old building for $105 million in 2022 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker worked to preserve most of the building, which many called an “eyesore.”
Chicago Tribune: CTU’s credibility questioned in Springfield as their biggest ally, Mayor Brandon Johnson, heads to state Capitol
The Chicago Teachers Union’s role in the debate over legislation that would extend for two years a moratorium on closing public schools in the city — including selective enrollment and magnet schools — has raised questions about the powerful union’s credibility in Springfield for some lawmakers.
Daily Herald: Metra 'wants to be part of the conversation' on merging with CTA and Pace, but stays neutral
Metra leaders issued a carefully worded statement Tuesday about the commuter railroad’s potential merger with Pace, the CTA and the Regional Transportation Authority.
Chicago Tribune: COPA opens investigation into CPD use of force at pro-Palestinian protest near Art Institute
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has opened a preliminary investigation into excessive force complaints against Chicago police officers at a pro-Palestine protest near the Art Institute of Chicago on Saturday, officials confirmed.
Chicago Sun-Times: Three Chicago area buildings among state's most at-risk historic locations
Three Chicago area buildings made the 2024 list of most-endangered landmarks released by local nonprofit Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday.
WTTW : Former juvenile detainees speak out after new lawsuit alleges decades of sex abuse in Illinois youth centers
Calvin McDowell was 16 years old when he was sent to the Illinois Youth Center in west suburban St. Charles sometime between 2003 and 2004. A teen from Chicago, he acknowledged he was “misguided” and had made some mistakes, but he believed that in going to the juvenile detention facility, he’d receive the guidance and understanding he needed to push his life in the right direction.
WCIA: USPS moving forward to change Springfield facility
The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday it will be moving forward with a plan to consolidate the Processing and Distribution Center in Springfield.
CIProud: Ferrero opens its first North American chocolate processing plant in Bloomington
Chocolate giant Ferrero is putting their first North America chocolate processing plant in Bloomington. Ferrero added 70,000 square feet to its existing facility, a move that will allow it to produce chocolate used in iconic products like Kinder®, Ferrero Rocher®, Butterfinger® and CRUNCH®.