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Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increases

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved scaled-back plans submitted by Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois, the electric utilities for northern and southern Illinois, respectively. #grid

Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interference

Voters in Illinois are being posed three “advisory” questions that ask voters whether they support a specific policy but aren’t legally binding. #ballots

Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules

Another piece would require that the compensation for township supervisors in Cook County may not be increased during a term. #elections #illinois

Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility

While the ICC weighs the future of the gas system generally, it’s also investigating the current state of Peoples Gas. #gasban

As Online DMV Services Plagued by No-shows, Secretary of State Launches Changes

“The amount of no-shows has been devastating,” he said Thursday. #dmv

Illinois Supreme Court Weighs Admissibility of ‘Reenactment’ in Murder Case

The video of that reenactment was then used as a key piece of evidence in Logan’s 2021 conviction on first-degree murder charges... #illinoissupremecourt

Unions Look to State for Solutions After Year of Higher Ed Labor Action

In addition to staff negotiations, the past 12 months have seen a wave of strikes led by faculty unions. #highereducation #union #strike

Complaint Alleges ComEd Violated State Law by Raising Fees on Customer Bills

The complaint was filed by the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, a trade group that lobbies for chemical businesses... #comed

Labor Unions Promise Not to Strike During Next Year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago

The Chicago Federation of Labor and nine other unions signed the agreement with the DNC. #dnc

Chicago to Host Young Residents for Budget Roundtable Discussions

Over the last month crime in Chicago has increased by 29% with motor vehicle theft up 105%. #chicago

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