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Accountability Hits Raids, Transit, Schools, and Gas Bills
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 3 min
Chicago’s reform docket is heavy on accountability: a state commission wants federal immigration agents investigated, CPS says it can keep schools staffed through May Day protests, transit governance gets new money, and Peoples Gas faces customer credits and tighter oversight.
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Chicago’s reform docket is heavy on accountability: a state commission wants federal immigration agents investigated, CPS says it can keep schools staffed through May Day protests, transit governance gets new money, and Peoples Gas faces customer credits and tighter oversight.
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- Illinois commission recommends investigating federal immigration agents for misconduct and criminal charges — Nbcnews
Illinois commission recommends investigating federal immigration agents for misconduct and criminal charges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has harshly criticized the federal government's deployment of immigration agents in Chicago.Angelina Katsanis / AP file Share Add NBC News to Google April 30, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT By Daniella Silva and Selina Guevara An Illinois commission tasked with…
- Chicago Public Schools are ready for May Day, officials say — Chalkbeat
# Chicago schools and families are gearing up for May Day protests - Chalkbeat Published: 2026-04-30T18:03:11.943000+00:00 Author: By Reema Amin and Mila Koumpilova | April 30, 2026, 6:03pm UTC ## Summary Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials are confident that schools will be fully staffed for May Day, despite the Chicago Teachers Union's push for a national "no school, no work, no shopping"…
- Riders, stakeholders provide feedback on proposed 2026 Operating ... — Rtachicago
Riders, stakeholders provide feedback on proposed 2026 Operating Budget Amendment during Transit is the Answer… | Regional Transportation Authority # Riders, stakeholders provide feedback on proposed 2026 Operating Budget Amendment during Transit is the Answer Coalition meeting April 30, 2026 More than 100 riders, advocates, and other stakeholders met virtually with the RTA on April 29 for the…
- Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG's office - CBS Chicago — Cbsnews
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG's office - CBS Chicago - All Weather - Chicago School Closings - Flight Delays O'Hare - Flight Delays Midway Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General…