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* This was a compromise with the mayor’s office that would also allow for an immediate moratorium on school closures…

Another measure that could be considered is a change to a legislation that passed this spring and was subsequently signed into law by Pritzker that would put a fully elected school board in place in Chicago in January 2027.

Under a proposed amendment to the law, Chicago’s mayor would be able to make 10 appointments to the board and choose its president without having to seek City Council approval. Previously, the bill required her appointments to be approved by aldermen, which Lightfoot opposed.

* As subscribers know, this isn’t yet a slam dunk…

The Pritzker administration also is seeking approval of a package of tax credits and incentives to encourage more manufacturing of electric vehicles and their components in the state, following in the wake of the interest in vehicles being produced by Rivian in the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal.

The proposed Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act, or the “REV” act, would provide for tax credits for large business development and allow businesses to claim some if not all of income tax withholdings attributable to new employees. It also would provide for construction job credits for building facilities, create a streamlined permitting process and establishes a state government procurement price preference for electric vehicles built in Illinois.

* I don’t think this has progressed very far…

Two years ago, state Rep. Carol Ammons pushed — and came close to passing — legislation opening the way for electing more Democratic judges in downstate counties like Champaign.

Now Ammons’ bill has been re-cast in a plan to create judicial sub-circuits in counties with populations over 150,000. And Champaign County Chief Judge Randy Rosenbaum isn’t happy about it.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Oct 26, 21 @ 10:27 am

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Sb521 passed the House in the spring but due to amendments need Senate to concur. It’s the gaming omnibus that would modernize the application process with IGB I believe. And it would also give non home rule communities the ability to charge up to $250 per video gaming terminal. IML is pushing for its passage.

Comment by sladay Tuesday, Oct 26, 21 @ 10:42 am
As the N-G article notes, Champaign County has elected Dem judges under the current system

This subcircuit plan would have a much more dramatic effect on McLean County where Dems generally don’t even bother fielding judicial candidates.

Comment by hisgirlfriday Tuesday, Oct 26, 21 @ 10:54 am
As to Ammons, at least she is not taking purses without paying for them. She has a new plan instead. Take over the judges in Champaign.

Comment by MaryLouise Wednesday, Oct 27, 21 @ 8:51 am