Illinois quick hits: Chicago businesses at 10-year low; school admin survey closes soon
Chicago businesses at 10-year low
The number of businesses operating in Chicago has reached a 10-year low.
Citing city license data, the Illinois Policy Institute said Chicago had 44,840 businesses operating in the city last year, down from 54,135 in 2015.
The Magnificent Mile area saw the largest decline with a 51% drop over the past decade.
School admin survey closes soon
The Illinois State Board of Education is asking school district administrators to complete the board’s Modernization District Survey this week.
ISBE says the request is part of an effort to modernize data systems, reduce duplication and build secure, user-friendly tools.
The survey closes on Friday, Aug. 29.
Increased U of I football security
The University of Illinois Division of Public Safety and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics have added walk-through metal-detection systems for home football games at Memorial Stadium.
Officials say Fighting Illini fans will have a similar entry experience to those at other major sports venues around the country.
The Illini home opener is scheduled this Friday evening against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois.
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