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Monthly Archives: December, 2025

Chicago school board raises tax levy on families ‘at a breaking point’

Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

Cook County Clerk Gordon Cites Modernization, Election Security Gains in First Year in Office

“These improvements are strengthening the Clerk’s Office today and laying the foundation for better service for years to come.” #cookcounty #elections

New Illinois Public Health Laws Take Effect in 2026, Including Overdose Reporting Measures

State officials say the data will help public health agencies identify overdose spikes in real time, allowing for quicker intervention and more effective deployment of resources. #health #laws

Illinois lawmaker welcomes possible Marine deployment after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

Illinois State Fair to Move to Digital Ticketing in 2026

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said the change reflects broader efforts to update the fair experience. #statefair #ticketing

Garfield Petroleum Challenges City of Chicago Over ‘Unjustified’ Emergency Closure

The company alleges that the city overstated the level of danger to justify the emergency shutdown and bypass normal enforcement procedures. #lawsuit #closure

CTA Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Lakeview Sites as RPM Phase One Nears Completion

With construction in the area now substantially complete, CTA officials said the agency is honoring a commitment made to the community to return the land to productive use. #developemt #cta #proposals

IDNR Revises South Zone Waterfowl Season Dates

Beginning in 2026, the state will operate under a three-zone structure, with the South and South-Central zones combined into a single South Zone. #hunting #waterfowl

Filings delayed in convicted ex-Illinois House speaker’s appeal

Madigan filed a notice of appeal on July 23. On Nov. 3, the ex-speaker’s attorneys filed a brief arguing that he is entitled to acquittal on all counts of his conviction. #appeal #michaelmadigan

FBI Warns of Rising Holiday Scams, Urges Families to Talk Fraud Prevention

By encouraging conversations among family members—particularly with older relatives—the bureau hopes to reduce the number of people who fall victim to financial fraud. #fbi #fraud #holiday

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