What are We Paying For ? $$ Chicago economy crime and migrant update 430 pm Jan 2nd 2026 SubX.News®

Описание: In a city that prides itself on world-class culture and commerce, evidence of wasted potential is everywhere: homeless residents huddle in doorways on State and Madison, an abandoned car sits unmoved in the heart of downtown, and city hall payrolls swell even as jails stand half-empty. Instead of building prosperity, Chicago’s resources drain away—lost to workers who don’t show up and systems that reward waste over work. It’s time Chicago focused on making money, not giving it away to those who fail to earn it.

The street report covered various news stories and updates from Chicago and beyond. A seven-year-old boy was accidentally shot by another child in Chicago, and a 72-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Riverdale.

Federal authorities in North Carolina thwarted an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed "2001: A Space Odyssey." A coding error at the Illinois DMV affected 375,000 non-citizen residents' licenses.

The city's first marriage of 2026 was highlighted, and a $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park was announced. The weather forecast predicted partly cloudy skies and cold temperatures.

The conversation covered various topics, including a historic wedding in Cook County, a new AI scam involving DoorDash, and a bomb threat at Wrigley Field.

The city is dealing with issues like homelessness, abandoned cars, and crime, with a focus on the need for better city management and enforcement.

The discussion also touched on national and international news, such as the FBI disrupting a terror plot in North Carolina and tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Local news included a fatal robbery in Cicero and a fraud allegation against a Somali daycare director. The conversation emphasized the importance of making money and improving city services.

The conversation covers a range of topics, including a flu cases spike with 7.5 million illnesses, 80,000 hospitalizations, and over 3,000 deaths due to low vaccination rates.

A New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort killed 40 people, with sparklers in champagne bottles suspected as the cause. Tesla's EV sales fell 9% in 2025, with BYD overtaking them.

Three companies sued the Trump administration over offshore wind turbine project suspensions.

In Chicago, a seven-year-old was accidentally shot, and a 21-year-old set a Walmart on fire. The first marriage license of 2026 was awarded.

Criticized Cook County's court system for inefficiency and corruption.

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