| Illinois’ population shrinks for the 10th straight year. Millions of Illinoisans will depend on federal food assistance for Christmas dinner. State lawmakers can’t ditch their sin tax habit. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his trial delayed. A Portage Park migrant shelter has sparked controversy. Also, thousands of Cook County property owners will get automatic refunds this week. O’Hare airport is close to a $200 million remodel. Finally, Tuscola school paraprofessionals are fighting for Christmas bonuses. |
| Illinois population drops for 10th year in a row during 2023 – Illinois Policy Institute People moving out of Illinois led to the 10th consecutive year of population decline, new Census Bureau data shows. READ MORE. Illinoisans in moving vans drives 10th straight population drop – Illinois Policy Institute People choosing to move out of Illinois led to the 10th consecutive year of population decline, new data from U.S. Census Bureau shows. Politicians can change that. READ MORE.Illinoisans rely on food stamps for Christmas dinner’ – Illinois Policy Institute This holiday season, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will rely on federal food assistance. Illinois is eighth in the country for highest reliance on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. READ MORE. Illinois ‘sin taxes’ rely on an unreliable naughty list – Illinois Policy Institute State politicians like to pass laws they claim will make Illinoisans healthier by taxing their naughty habits. The taxes rarely are as lucrative as projected and hurt some more than others. READ MORE.Michael Madigan seeks to delay corruption trial – Center Square Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a judge Tuesday to delay his corruption case. A temporary migrant shelter will open in Portage Park. Residents have strong feelings – Chicago Tribune At Monday’s meeting, tempers flared on both sides as Portage Park residents clashed over their views on the shelter. Thousands of Cook County property owners to receive automatic refunds starting this week – FOX 32 Chicago Over $30.5 million in automatic refunds will start going out to thousands of Cook County property homeowners this week who overpaid on their taxes last year. Chicago plans a $200 million remodel of O’Hare’s Terminal 3. Here’s what you can expect – Daily Herald The $200 million interior redo at the terminal includes upgrades to security and baggage areas with more legroom for travelers. ‘For us, it’s personal’: Tuscola school paraprofessionals fighting for Christmas bonus – WCIA Tuscola School District paraprofessionals are taking a stand against what they call unfair labor practices, including the denial of a Christmas bonus. |
