Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O’Connor (10/30)

ILLINOIS

AROUND THE STATE

Illinois launches system to submit confidential reports as hate crime numbers surge

“The state of Illinois announced a new program aimed at stemming hate crimes and other forms of bias as reports surge across the state and country,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

$51M expansion for Voortman: Monee manufacturer has big plans

“A site most recently known for producing landscaping mulch is being transformed into a $51.4-million, high-tech production site to be the brand new home for Voortman Steel Machinery,” by The Daily Journal.

Illinois launches new online professional licensing system

“The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new online licensing system called the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE),” by the Prairie State Wire.

Citizens Utility Board releases report showing estimated effects of restarting Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program

“A new report released by Groundwork Data on behalf of the Illinois Citizens Utility Board (CUB) concluded that a continuation of Peoples Gas’s paused pipeline replacement and modernization program would lead gas customers to experience frequent rate hikes over the next 15 years and would leave Peoples Gas customers to foot the costs associated with the program for 75 years following the program’s completion,” by The Daily Line.

Illinois receives nearly 5,000 designs for new state flag

“Illinois has received nearly 5,000 submitted designs for a new state flag after announcing a contest earlier this year,” by WTVO News.

CHICAGO

MORE FROM CITY HALL

Johnson proposes $17.3 billion budget with $300 million property tax hike

“Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $17.3 billion budget for 2025 that relies on a $300 million property tax hike and raiding the city’s economic development funding to help close a nearly $1 billion shortfall,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

‘Non-starter:’ The 7 demands Chicago alders have for mayor’s 2025 budget

“Mayor Brandon Johnson needs the approval of 26 of the city’s alders to pass his proposed budget. But if a group of them who signed onto a letter to him stay true to their word, he’s already lost 14 of them,” by WGNTV.

Chicago to receive $15M from HUD to fight youth homelessness

“Chicago will receive $15 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of an ongoing national effort to address youth homelessness,” by The Chicago Tribune.

Affordable Senior Housing Project Coming to Washington Park After City Council Approval 

“The 71-unit development will provide housing for seniors, including those raising grandchildren,” by Block Club Chicago.

FEDERAL

Cozen Currents: How to Watch Election Night(s)

Despite polls showing a tied race and local laws preventing the quick processing of early and absentee ballots in a handful of key states, there are notable signals to watch on Election Night for early signs of who will win the White House.

Competitive races in Virginia, Ohio, and Maine will provide the earliest indicators of which party might win a majority in the House, but there’s a chance that the House majority may still not be determined for several days as a result of slow vote-counting in California.

Unlike with the White House and the House, there is less uncertainty over who is likely to gain control of the Senate, but the margin of victory in the upper chamber will still be consequential.

Read the Cozen Currents here.

Beltway Briefing: Is the Cake Already Baked?

With early voting underway, it raises the question: “Is the cake already baked?” Are there still undecided voters out there, or are we just waiting for the remaining ballots to roll in? Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Listen to the Beltway Briefing here.

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