Mayor Johnson doubles down on his tax-the-rich mantra as budget deadline approachesBrandon Johnson said he will use his 2027 budget to level the playing field that has allowed corporations to make “more money… than they’ve ever made in the history of the world…" while working people "are standing in lines for food."Chicago Sun-Times16h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget deadline
Federal judge sides with Kalshi to block new Illinois regulations on prediction marketsIllinois is among several states pushing to regulate the booming industry, which strongly resembles traditional gambling.Chicago Sun-Times3d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyillinois prediction market ruling
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Illinois again for more Bears stadium talks with Gov. JB PritzkerGoodell has met with Illinois officials twice in as many months while Bears minority owner Pat Ryan takes a more active role in talks.Chicago Sun-Times6d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerbears stadium talks
Housing Action Illinois sues HUD as Trump administration brands nonprofit 'radical left NGO'Ten nonprofits, including Housing Action Illinois, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for attempting to claw back funding allocated for housing counseling services.Chicago Sun-Times6d agoWhole story →Buildhud funding lawsuit
Daily Herald journalists vote to form labor unionThe 15-0 vote was observed by union and management officials at the National Labor Relations Board offices at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse.Chicago Sun-Times7d agoWhole story →CultureEconomy
