Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O’Connor (11/11)

November 11, 2024

ILLINOIS

AROUND THE STATE

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

“A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it,” by Capitol News Illinois.

Illinois government blamed for failing social equity cannabis businesses in new lawsuit

“A group of social equity cannabis transport companies in Illinois filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that the Department of Agriculture and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are at fault for their now-failing business ventures after promising that the sector would be a boon for entrepreneurs harmed by the war on drugs” by the Crain’s Chicago Business.

Labor leaders, Illinois officials fear workers’ rights at risk under Trump, but vow to keep fighting

“Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says workers’ rights are at the top of his list of concerns about the incoming Trump administration and its policies. He’s not alone,” by the Chicago Tribune.

CHICAGO

MORE FROM CITY HALL

Negotiations underway to cut Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax in half

“Hoping to prevent an embarrassing vote this week on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax at the center of his $17.3 billion 2025 budget plan, top mayoral aides have scrambled to convince members of the City Council their point has already been made,” by the Crain’s Chicago Business.

Community group calls for dismissal of Chicago cops with ties to extremist Oath Keepers

“Activists, elected officials call on Mayor Brandon Johnson, who said he’d fire cops linked to extremist organizations, to take action against avowed Oath Keepers in the CPD and form a task force to address the problem,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago officially recognized as a “purple heart city” on Veterans Day

“Families and leaders across the Chicago area are honoring military heroes this Veterans Day,” by CBS News.

New UIC center will explore how climate change is hurting Chicago’s neighborhoods

“The University of Illinois Chicago will study the public health implications of climate change and look at nature-based intervention at a new research center backed by the federal government,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

FEDERAL

Beltway Briefing: Trump’s Return: The Power of Listening in Politics

On Tuesday, voters sent a clear message to Washington: the country is on the wrong track, and they’re looking for solutions in an ever-changing world. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Towner French, Julia Hammond, and Meagan Foster.

Listen to the Beltway Briefing  here.

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