Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O’Connor (11/20)

November 20, 2024

ILLINOIS

AROUND THE STATE

State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come

“Another funding round of up to $44 million is in the process of being awarded now, with more grants expected in the future. This round of funding would add about 2,000 new ports – the electric equivalent of gas pumps. That would represent a roughly 47% increase in the number of charging ports around the state,” by Capital News Illinois.

After-School Programs Facing Cuts as Organizations Wait for State to Distribute Promised $50M

“Organizations providing after-school programs for students are sounding the alarm about a statewide funding crisis. Illinois lawmakers previously approved $50 million for after-school and summer programs, but that funding hasn’t reached schools yet,” by WTTW.

Judge dismisses biometric data privacy lawsuit citing revised state law

“May amendment applies to pending cases, limits claimable damages, judge rules,” by Capital News Illinois.

CHICAGO

MORE FROM CITY HALL

Chicago Park District $600M budget includes fee hikes but stable property taxes

“Summer campers, golfers and bowlers may see fee hikes next year under the District’s proposed 2025 budget — but property taxpayers will be spared. The district will also get $21.5 million in revenues under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to surplus a record $570 million from Chicago’s tax increment financing districts,” by the Chicago Tribune.

S&P warns it may downgrade Chicago’s credit rating amid budget fight

“Chicago’s credit rating is at risk as Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city council spar over how to close a nearly $1 billion deficit in next year’s budget,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

Businesses react to mayor’s proposed liquor tax hike in budget plan

“On Wednesday, a committee held another hearing for the mayor’s proposed budget plan. One proposal for fixing the nearly billion-dollar budget hole is to tax liquor sales even more,” by

ABC7Chicago.

FEDERAL

Beltway Briefing: The Trump Nominations: Is This What Americans Voted For?

As Trump’s personnel announcements continue to roll out, Americans are given a glimpse into his vision for the next four years. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Listen to the Beltway Briefing here.

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