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A new report from the economic healthcare organization We Work for Health highlighted the large number of biopharmaceutical clinical trials conducted in Illinois and analyzed the positive effect these trials have on patient health and the economy.

We Work for Health compiled the report, entitled “Research in Your Backyard,” in conjunction with the Illinois Medical District, the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (iBIO) and the nonprofit organization Cures Within Reach.

Illinois Federation of Teachers President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Montgomery on Tuesday argued for the state to place a temporary moratorium on new charter schools and advocated for the establishment of new regulations on charter schools.

While speaking at a City Club of Chicago luncheon, Montgomery said the Illinois Federation of Teachers’ 100,000 teachers, faculty and staff members includes about 1,000 Chicago charter school teachers.

The Marina City towers in Chicago’s River North neighborhood moved closer to receiving Chicago landmark status on Friday after a Commission on Chicago Landmarks hearing on Friday was absent of any testimony against the designation.

While presenting her $4 billion proposed budget for 2016 on Wednesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called for an expansion of the county’s 3 percent amusement tax to include cable TV, ticket resellers and some recreational activities. Preckwinkle said the move would generate $20.25 million in additional revenue for the county next year and prevent the county from having to raise its current amusement tax rate.

The Chicago Department of Water Management and Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday announced the debut of a new email system to provide residents with information about the department’s construction projects and allow citizens to contact city officials.