Monday, May 5, 2025

Search results for keyword: Illinois found in 398 News.

politics
  • by david hall
Civic Federation urges 'cautious' spending, warns of 'looming fiscal crisis' for transit agencies

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's $800 million in tax changes and enhancements would help close the state's budget deficit, the group noted, but "further tax increases could prove unsustainable for taxpayers given the State's already high tax burden."

city-hall
  • by david hall
Get the L out? Pressure mounts for CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. to quit or be fired: 'It’s time for a change'

Of the City Council's 50 members, 19 — and counting — have signed a non-binding resolution demanding Carter’s ouster. The resolution lays out a lengthy bill of particulars against Carter.

health
  • by david hall
Ransomware attack forces Ascension hospitals to turn away some ambulances

The hospital group that operates Ascension Resurrection in Chicago and St. Alexius in Hoffman Estates is continuing to recover from a cyberattack last week.

news
  • by david hall
More than 60 Illinois dogs are competing in New York's Westminster Dog Show

Contestants come from 50 states and 12 countries, with 2,500 dogs taking part. Only one dog from Illinois will compete in the obedience category. The show continues through Tuesday, when the best in show will be named.