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  • by david hall
Economy, income inequality among top concerns for young adults, poll shows

The poll also indicates low levels of faith in political institutions, with 58% of respondents saying democracy in the U.S is not working, compared to 40% who say it is.

usa-vs-edward-burke
  • by david hall
Judge says Ed Burke got 2-year prison sentence for 'significant reasons'

Friday's sentencing of developer Charles Cui gave U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall a rare opportunity to reflect on the sentence she handed Chicago's most-powerful City Council member two months ago.

consumer-affairs
  • by david hall
More restaurants adding service fees on checks

Business transactions with service fees more than doubled in the past two years, according to a report this week by Square, a popular point-of-sales system used by restaurants and cafes.

transportation
  • by david hall
Traffic may 'grind to a halt' after transit COVID-19 grants run out, RTA warns

On the one hand, the state could increase transit spending to reach the "regional transit" model. On the other, commuters could see their travel times nearly double if the state does not commit more tax dollars to public transit.