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July 09, 2025
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Eye On Illinois: ‘Functional zero’ homelessness target moving wrong direction

Eye On Illinois: ‘Functional zero’ homelessness target moving wrong direction

In proposing the fiscal 2026 budget, Pritzker suggested spending $7.6 million less on housing programs. Lawmakers actually cut $14.6 million. The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program, which helps people facing evictions, is down $25 million.

By Scott T. Holland●
July 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Rich Miller: JB Pritzker’s running mate Christian Mitchell is ‘The Chosen One’ once again

Rich Miller: JB Pritzker’s running mate Christian Mitchell is ‘The Chosen One’ once again

Once a brash young political outsider dubbed “The Chosen One” for his rapid rise under Toni Preckwinkle, Christian Mitchell now returns to the spotlight as Gov. Pritzker’s running mate –battle-tested, bridge-building and still fiercely ambitious.

By Rich Miller●
July 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Historic Highlights: Hardware stores have changed with the times

Historic Highlights: Hardware stores have changed with the times

Since colonial days, hardware stores have been a part of daily life in many American towns, and like the rest of society, have changed with the times.

By Tom Emery●
July 07, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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