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Peoples Gas exec, consumer groups address rates, pipe replacement

The Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy met Monday to discuss the Illinois Commerce Commission’s move to allow Peoples to restart its pipe replacement program. #gas

Proposal would deduct from IL paychecks to create new state agency

State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, proposed creating the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Illinois Department of Labor with Senate Bill 2413. #paychecks

Chicago proposal would allow police to impose emergency curfew at any time, place

After two recent shootings in her neighborhood, Streeterville resident Kathy Gregg urged city officials to act. #curfew

In rare public address, Biden suggests Trump will cut Social Security

In a rare public appearance since leaving office in January, Biden spoke Tuesday at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference in Chicago. #biden

Financial impact of NCAA success is not easy to measure

The Fighting Illini men's and women’s squads both won 22 games and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this season. #ncaa

Chicagoans to pay high price for government borrowing

After much discussion, a majority of city aldermen voted Wednesday in favor of the mayor’s $830 million borrowing plan for capital projects. #price

Illinois scientists develop sustainable fuel additive from plastic waste

Research scientist Hong Lu’s team at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center produced ethylbenzene, a key SAF additive, from recycled polystyrene. #fuel

Chicago has ‘work to do’ despite lower violent crime numbers in 2024

Police reported an 8% reduction in homicides, a 7% reduction in shootings and a 4% reduction in shooting victims compared with 2023. #crime

24-hour pesticide notice, mosquito district laws take effect in Illinois

“$250 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and a thousand for the third or subsequent violation,” Faver Dias said. #newlaws

Defense to begin case after former state rep testifies in Madigan corruption trial

Prosecutors said they expect to rest their case Tuesday, and Madigan’s defense attorneys said they will be ready to start that day. #trial

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