CPS holds July 20 budget hearings; Board votes July 30 amid furlough plan
Chicago Public Schools held two FY27 budget hearings July 20 and faces a July 30 Board vote, as CPS plans potential furlough days to close a gap.
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Peoria sewage warning after rain triggers CSO into Illinois River: what to do
Peoria’s archived CSO sewage warning posted July 11 after rain: avoid full-body contact and don’t swallow river water downstream from Detweiller Marina.
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Springfield Committee of the Whole to review $12.8M CWLP AMI deal—what to ask
Springfield IL – The July 28 Committee of the Whole reviews CWLP AMI smart meter ordinances, including a Landis+Gyr deal and SaaS/support—ask about timing and data.
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Tinley Park water bills: ICC’s July 14 forum on Illinois American Water rate request
Tinley Park IL residents can weigh in as the ICC reviews Illinois American Water’s proposed water and sewer rate changes in docket P2026-0127 after the July 14 forum.
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Bolingbrook residents testify as Illinois American Water’s ICC rate case moves forward—what the July 14 public forum means for bills
Bolingbrook residents and officials testified July 14 as the ICC advanced Illinois American Water’s P2026-0127 rate case; more hearings are set for August.
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Belvidere City Council Reviews Ord. 771H (2nd Reading) – Electric Aggregation
Belvidere IL — On July 20, City Council will consider a 2nd reading of Ord. 771H to renew the municipal electric aggregation program, including opt-out.
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Seventh Circuit grants en banc review, stays AAP injunction
On July 8, the Seventh Circuit ordered en banc reconsideration and stayed a June 8 preliminary injunction blocking Florida AG James Uthmeier’s state case.
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Chicago area Air Quality Alert: what residents should do through Monday night
Chicago IL – NWS issued an Air Quality Alert for Cook County through Monday night amid wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor time and watch symptoms.
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North Utica plans door-to-door crews July 20-24 to identify lead lines
North Utica IL says door-to-door crews will identify water service-line material July 20–24. If visited, residents will use a QR link to submit results.
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CPS budget update warns of $732M gap; July 30 vote could mean furloughs
Chicago IL – CPS’ July 15 budget update warns of a $732M gap for 2026-27. A July 30 Board vote could trigger a mid-year freeze and five furlough days.
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Herrin road resurfacing bid deadline July 31: IDOT Contract 081-99775 details
Herrin drivers: IDOT’s July 31, 2026 letting (12:00 PM) is set for Contract 081-99775, resurfacing Bandyville Rd and Crenshaw Rd. Plans aren’t posted yet.
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Randolph residents: Heat Advisory runs Wednesday, July 15—where to cool off
A Heat Advisory runs 10 AM–8 PM Wednesday, July 15 in Morris County. Start with Randolph’s library and Town Hall lobby—then use county cooling centers.
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Chicago Finance Committee Advances ~$425M TIF for The 78 Infrastructure
Chicago’s Finance Committee advanced a roughly $424M–$425M TIF plan for infrastructure around The 78; next City Council vote is Wednesday.
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Skokie phishing scam warning: don’t pay permit fees by wire or crypto, Village says
Skokie IL: The Village warns of phishing emails impersonating staff and pushing permit applicants to pay by wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
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Chicago faces at least a $130M midyear budget gap after revenue assumptions lag
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago faces at least a $130 million midyear budget gap after revenue baked into the 2026 plan hasn’t materialized yet.
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Chicago heat warning: CPS indoors Mon–Wed + Cook County cooling centers
CPS said all summer programming would be held indoors Monday–Wednesday during the June 29–July 1 heat warning. Cook County courthouse centers ran June 29–July 2.
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West Dundee roadwork set: IDOT resurfacing awarded for 1st Street from IL 72 to Dunning Ave
West Dundee, IL – IDOT says 1st Street resurfacing from IL 72 to Dunning Ave was listed as “Awarded 07/06/2026,” with driveway and two-way traffic rules during work.
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Chicago & Cook County minimum wage + Fair Workweek updates July 1, 2026—who’s covered
Chicago IL – Minimum wage and Fair Workweek rules begin July 1, 2026. Here’s who’s covered, new pay rates, scheduling changes, and complaint routes.
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Fort Payne-area: ADEM proposes $40,000 penalty in DeKalb air case
Fort Payne, AL – ADEM posted a proposed consent order for CM Biomass in Crossville, alleging particulate matter violations tied to Air Permit No. X016.
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Beef-a-Roo shutdowns hit Loves Park-area stores; workers report pay delays
Loves Park IL – Beef-a-Roo service disruptions reported July 2 included stores not taking orders, plus drive-thru limits, while workers later raised pay timing concerns.
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Schaumburg man charged in alleged Woodfield Mall restroom recording case; court July 24
Schaumburg police say Samuel Nutt, 54, used a cellphone to record a boy in a Woodfield Mall restroom. He faces a Class 3 felony; next court July 24.
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Kankakee-Bradley gas and diesel prices: AAA regular $3.762, diesel $4.832 (July 7)
AAA’s Kankakee-Bradley metro averages fall again July 7: regular $3.762 and diesel $4.832—both down from yesterday, last week, and last month.