3 days agoRacism in the music industry 'is upfront and personal'A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race.bbc.co.uk
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces date of Autumn BudgetIt comes as the Treasury asks government departments to identify 5% of "savings and efficiencies".bbc.co.uk
Climate: WWF warns UK spending is lagging behind targetsThe conservation group WWF says the UK government must keep its promises on climate change.bbc.co.uk
Illinois gets first credit rating upgrade from Wall Street since George Ryan was governor. But it’s still in the basement.chicagotribune.com
Fed Chair says federal budget needs "return to a sustainable path," but "the time is not now."cbsnews.com
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 5 with COVID-19 in the Chicago areachicagotribune.com
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget includes recurring property tax increase, 3-cent gas tax hike and layoffs for city workers, as she seeks to close $1.2B deficitchicagotribune.com
