Midday News Links: Water Tower Plaza Could Be Named After Jane Byrne
By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 29, 2014 6:30PM
- A plan to rename the Water Tower Plaza after former Mayor Jane Byrne was unanimously approved by the City Council Finance Committee Tuesday. [Sun-Times]
- Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday allowing a non-binding referendum question on the November ballot asking voter whether millionaires should be taxed at a higher rate. [Tribune]
- The Illinois Department of Insurance took the first step in eliminating discriminating against transgendered Illinoisans in insurance coverage. [Windy City Times]
- Crain's Chicago Business reminds us that, despite national headlines, Chicago is not the murder capital of the country. [Crain's]
- A new study shows Illinoisans would be happy with an average salary of $72,000 a year. [Fox News Chicago]
