Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O’Connor (8/14)

August 14, 2024

August 14, 2024

 

ILLINOIS

| AROUND THE STATE

 

Chicago DNC host committee says it has raised a record $94 million

“The local host committee for next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago said on Wednesday it had raised $94 million for the four-day event, a record for a nominating convention for either party,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Illinois doubles down on tech industries in 5-year plan for business growth

“The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity this week published a five-year plan outlining how it hopes to attract and retain businesses in the state,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

 

Dolton deputy police Chief Lewis Lacey, an ally of Mayor Tiffany Henyard, indicted on federal bankruptcy fraud charges

“Dolton police Deputy Chief Lewis Lacey, a strong ally of embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard, was indicted Monday on federal bankruptcy fraud charges alleging he lied under oath in a scheme to hide assets and income from creditors to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Logan County braces for future without state prison as Stateville remains on track to close next month  

“A host of economic impacts could be coming Logan County’s way in the coming years if the state moves forward on a plan to close the Logan Correctional Center, according to local officials. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) confirmed on Monday they intend to close Stateville prison in Crest Hill next month as conditions become increasingly deplorable. That move also keeps the department on a timeline to close Logan within the next five years,” by The Daily Line.

 

CHICAGO

| MORE FROM CITY HALL

 

DNC protesters vow to appeal after federal judge sides with City Hall on parade path

“Conflicts over park permits and speaker slots outside the convention have also threatened to prolong the litigation. The convention begins Monday at the United Center and McCormick Place,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

Snelling talks summertime violence, DNC preparations at City Club

“Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling addressed summertime violence and the Democratic National Convention at City Club of Chicago on Monday. While echoing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s own views about crime and violence as the results of poverty and systemic disinvestment in the city’s Black and brown communities, he also struck a tone the mayor himself has taken himself lately — that some criminals’ actions don’t stem from a lack of economic opportunity,” by The Daily Line.

 

Race for a seat on Chicago’s elected school board shrinks to 35 candidates

“Chicago’s first elected school board race shrank again Tuesday, when five more candidates were kicked off the ballot and two others officially withdrew from the race following decisions by the Chicago Board of Elections,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

CPS pushes back against CTU contract demands, arguing they would lead to record deficits

“The union says the spending is needed for students, highlighting fundamental differences between the two sides as they try to reach a contract deal this fall,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

 

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