Author: Chicago Sun-Times

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New mayor off to ‘very encouraging start,’ local business leader says

Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce president, likes what he sees so far from Brandon Johnson’s administration, but still isn’t willing to back any of the $800 million in business taxes Johnson needs to fund the social programs that are key to his anti-violence strategy.
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Not a game when business owner with old mob ties gets a gambling license

It’s now up to the Illinois Gaming Board to get to the bottom of why Jeffrey Bertucci got a gaming license, since his sketchy past was no secret.

Chicago businesses try to make sustainable shopping easier

Greenwashing, a deceptive marketing practice that uses vague language and fine print to make products seem more environmentally-friendly than they are, is often a barrier for consumers who want to shop more sustainably.
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Colts GM not sure if trading with Bears is ‘right course of business’

Ballard pushed back against the idea that the only way for the Colts to cement a starting quarterback for the next decade is to trade up with the Bears and draft him No. 1 overall.
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Climate Change Global Warming.

We are in a climate crisis, not simply experiencing climate change

Everyone should be pushing their members of Congress to pass bipartisan climate legislation in 2023.
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Climate Change Global Warming.

We are in a climate crisis, not simply experiencing climate change

Everyone should be pushing their members of Congress to pass bipartisan climate legislation in 2023.

Adam Kinzinger exit interview: lauds Liz Cheney, might move away, could again seek office

His family sold their home in Channahon and might not stay in Illinois: “That’s something we’ll figure out.”

Adam Kinzinger exit interview: lauds Liz Chaney, might move away, could again seek office

His family sold their home in Channahon and might not stay in Illinois: “That’s something we’ll figure out.”
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Environment

Illinois must step up its game to get federal money to protect its environment

Other states have hired experienced consulting firms to coordinate grant requests, but environmentalists say our state has been slow to get going. Meanwhile, buckets of federal money are becoming available.
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Climate Change

Illinois can make an impact on climate change and drive global action

Promises made as part of the Paris Agreement have already touched down across the Prairie State in a positive way and built momentum that we cannot afford to lose.