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Benton report. Last week, the editorial board called on Illinois officials to release the report on the investigation into misconduct allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton. Yesterday, the Legislative Ethics Commission announced that the report is coming out.
Concrete beach. People love to diss deep-dish pizza and compare the Chicago dog to New York hot dogs (we all know which one is better). The latest source of ire is our concrete slab on the lakefront between North Avenue and Oak Street beaches. Vive la slab.
More war. We were told the Iran war would last but a few weeks. Now Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is asking for up to $70 billion in emergency defense funding.
- “As legislators, we have a responsibility to protect the targets of harassment from continuing abuse and possible retaliation. We also have a duty to our constituents to assure transparency and accountability, including consequences for any leaders who misuse their positions to harass women and men who are simply trying to do their jobs and serve the people of Illinois.” — Jessica Dixon Heitman, who was appointed Monday to replace Democratic state Rep. Harry Benton, who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations
- “We can officially say, ‘Welcome to Chillinois — the coolest place in the world to build the quantum economy.'” — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, on the announcement of a new cryogenics operation on Chicago’s South Side
- If we’re not able to make payroll, then it ultimately disrupts services for our students.” — CPS CEO Macquline King on the need to pass a responsible budget this month
- “I could die on this hill being like the concrete beach is the best beach.” — Chicagoan Emma Elizabeth Spadone on the city’s viral concrete beach debate
- “The president’s policy is a head for an eye. I mean honestly, that’s what it’s going to be. I mean, they will pay a very heavy price for the things they’re doing.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the U.S. military response to Iran
