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Former ComEd CEO next defendant to be sentenced in federal corruption case

In May of 2023, a federal jury convicted Pramaggiore and three others of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records. #

Southland RISE Awards $150,000 to Support 15 Youth-focused Programs Across Chicago’s South Side and South Suburbs

Southland RISE is a collaboration between the trauma recovery programs of UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care. #programs

Analyst: Chicago, St. Louis inflation problems reflect Illinois struggles

According to the report, two of the five major metropolitan areas with the biggest inflation problems have a large footprint in Illinois. #inflation

In Response to Draft Effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. Forms Exploratory Committee to Consider 2nd Congressional District Run

Over the last several weeks, Jackson has visited towns, villages and rural areas across the 2nd Congressional District and heard from a chorus of public officials and community voices who urged him to enter the race. #race

Gov. Pritzker Signs Executive Order Responding to Trump’s Tariffs on Illinois Economy

“Donald Trump’s reckless trade policies are nothing more than a tax on working families that will jack up prices, threaten jobs, and impact the way we live,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #tariffs

John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison

“Corruption fuels a power that is wielded not for representative democracy by the will of the people, but things like oligarchy, autocracy, even kleptocracy, all while keeping up appearance of democracy,” Shah said. #sentencing

PR: Ja’mal Green to File Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Windcreek Hotel for Stolen Escalade

Windcreek has admitted liability claiming to know the suspect and have full HD video but no arrests have been made. #lawsuit

Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee

Billing it as a measure that gives young people a fairer chance by working to prevent early criminalization, the Illinois House advanced Senate Bill 2418 by a 73-41 vote before legislators adjourned spring session. #age

Chicago pension debt climbs to $36B, up 13% in five years

The 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the city of Chicago now pegs the city’s unfunded liabilities at almost $36 billion, even after overall debt has dipped by $1.3 billion over the last year. #pension

Civil Rights Warrior Rev. Dr. Wallace “Gator” Bradley Endorses Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker’ Re-Election Campaign

Set for Monday, Nov. 3, 2026, Rev. Dr. Bradley’s announcement is aimed to energize the targets of the so-called “conservative” political movement’s anti-American rebellion against DEI initiatives, immigrant justice, fair labor rights and more that endanger every working class neighborhood, break room and street corner in the nation. #endorsement

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