Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O’Connor (7/29)

ILLINOIS

| AROUND THE STATE

County board approves updated solid waste management plan to divert waste from landfills

“The Cook County Board of Commissioners last week approved an updated five-year Solid Waste Management Plan (24-3201), a policy framework that aims to help divert 45 percent of the county’s waste from landfills over the next half-decade,” by The Daily Line.

Cook County property tax late fees could be used for tax relief for low-income homeowners

“After two years of record property tax increases in many suburbs, the Cook County Board is looking into using property tax late fees to give homeowners some relief,” by the Chicago Tribune.

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CHICAGO

| MORE FROM CITY HALL

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s political campaign paid a firm for fundraising help while it lobbied City Hall, spurring calls for reform

“A consulting firm has helped Mayor Brandon Johnson’s political organization with fundraising while also lobbying his City Hall office, sparking questions from ethics experts on whether reforms are needed to prevent companies from pursuing both endeavors at the same time,” by the Chicago Tribune.

Who’s paying for Chicago’s DNC? Voters won’t have the full picture till it’s long over

“Several corporations confirmed to the Sun-Times that they’re pitching in for convention costs, but the full list of political contributions won’t be available until about two months after it’s over — a major transparency issue, reform advocates say,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee to hold hearing on improvements to bus infrastructure

“The resolution that called for the hearing (R2024-0009627) notes that about 96 percent of Chicagoans live near public bus service and that while public rail and bus ridership declined during the pandemic, since 2020 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and Pace buses have retained more ridership than rail,” by The Daily Line.

‘No one asked’: Many West Side residents say they were left in dark about DNC plans

“But while the nation prepares for a Democratic National Convention in late August that will bring 50,000 delegates, staff and public officials to the United Center, the site of the prime-time speeches and events of the convention from Aug. 19-22, Henderson said she wants nothing to do with the politicians who will attend the event,” by the Chicago Tribune.

Renewed calls to end Chicago’s sanctuary status ahead of expected migrant surge

“With the city of Chicago already spending as much as $1.5 million a day for migrant housing and thousands of new arrivals expected in the weeks ahead, local activist Tio Hardiman is renewing his call for the city to reverse its sanctuary city status,” by The Center Square.

FEDERAL

Beltway Briefing: Kamala Harris: A Choice for Double-Haters?

With Vice President Kamala Harris rising to the top of the Democratic ticket, the “double-haters” now have a choice this November. The shift from President Joe Biden to Harris has energized the Democratic base, bringing young voters back into the fold. What role will gender and race play in the election? Who will she select as her running mate?

Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Patrick Martin.

Listen to the Beltway Briefing here.

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