Center Square: New study shows Illinois lost more residents than any state so far this year
A new study reveals the exodus from Illinois continues. Clever Real Estate teamed up with moving company Allied Van Lines and found Illinois has had more outbound moves than any other state in the past six months.
Chicago Tribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson says elected officials should be held to high standard as he sidesteps questions about Chicago Treasurer Conyears-Ervin
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Thursday elected officials should be held to a high standard even as he sidestepped a question about allegations of misconduct against Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and declareda the claims against her were “settled” by the city.
Sun-Times: Campaign to create funding to reduce homelessness finally launched in City Council
The “Bring Chicago Home” Coalition and its City Council allies introduced a measure to put a referendum on the ballot to allow a revised tax on high-end home sales.
NBC Chicago: Worst-case scenario: Chicago budget gap could reach $1.9 billion by 2026
Chicago’s budget shortfall could skyrocket to $1.9 billion by 2026 if the economy takes a nosedive — and even under the rosiest scenario, the gap between revenue and expenses would be $789 million by then.
WCIA: Dozens call on lawmakers to take action to renew scholarship tax credit program axed from state budget
At Sacred Heart-Griffin, 21 students benefit from the program while 23 are on the waiting list, and if lawmakers don’t take action to renew the program, they could see fewer students enrolled because of tuition concerns.