Chicago

This is the third year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on the first day of classes. The CTA has traditionally offered free rides for elementary and high school students on the first day of public school in Chicago. #students

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process. #cta

We know that if he’s reelected, he’ll take it even further, protecting big polluters at the expense of the safety of our air, water and soil,” said Nicole Cantello, President of AFGE Local 704. #secondterm

“As an exclusive benefit for VIP Bally Rewards members, the Bally’s Chicago VIP Lounge offers a relaxing space away from the gaming floor to socialize and enjoy complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks,” said Mark Wong, Vice President and General Manager. #newlounge

A nine-count indictment returned this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges LEWIS A. LACEY, 61, of Matteson, Ill., with bankruptcy fraud, making false statements and declarations in a bankruptcy case, and perjury. #fraud

 DePaul officials say workers have been fixing an estimated $180,000 worth of damage to the Quad and surrounding areas. #protest

Rep. Evans has served in the Illinois Legislature since 2012, currently serving as both Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Labor and Commerce Committee under House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Evans is known to be a strong collaborator and a consensus-building leader. #staterep

Admissions also reached an all-time high of 126,620, up 5.6 percent over June and bringing the total number of guests to Bally’s Chicago at Medinah Temple to 1.14 million. #bally'schicago

IDFPR Announces Plans for New Digital Licensure Process for Working Professionals in Illinois (Chicago, IL) – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”)...

My Body, My Choice (Chicago, IL) – Attorney John Booras, former police officer, national real estate tax expert and private attorney, and candidate for...