Elizabeth Campbell
@elizabeth_news
senior editor at Bloomberg News @business. Former Chicago Bureau Chief. Views are my own. Send tips to [email protected]
Belatedly posting… on maternity leave! Grateful to @business for the generous time off with this crew.
The downsizing of the Philly transit system is a stark example of the fiscal reckoning that mass transit systems in major US cities -- including Chicago -- are facing, reports @srimtaylor for @business
Philadelphia's largest transit agency, the @SEPTA, voted to approve service cuts of up to 45% and steep fare hikes in a last-ditch effort to stay financially afloat in the upcoming fiscal year. @business bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Motherhood — once seen as a political liability — has become part of campaign messaging for a new crop of Democratic candidates: Mothers with young kids. Meet the candidates hoping their mom credentials give them the edge in the 2026 midterms 👇 politico.com/news/2025/06/1…
Are you worried about making your next debt payment? Bloomberg reporters want to hear your story bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Just had a very brief conversation with Sen. Cassidy. I asked if RFK Jr. had reassured him “I’d rather just characterize it as: we had a conversation” I also asked if he was still comfortable with his vote confirming RFK Jr. “I’d rather not comment on that”
Of course, now the fear is that the ACIP will be filled up with people who know nothing about vaccines except suspicion. I’ve just spoken with Secretary Kennedy, and I’ll continue to talk with him to ensure this is not the case. wsj.com/opinion/rfk-jr…
The startup behind Chicago’s more than $1 billion quantum computing deal said choosing the city as its location was a "no brainer" #twill bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Halfway through 2025, the US’s total annual measles cases have reached a level not seen in more than three decades bloomberg.com/news/articles/… by @jessicanix_
More than 40 million people relied on SNAP food assistance in 2024. Many are in red districts represented by legislators who support gutting the aid bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Regional business surveys are still DISMAL The Dallas Fed's Manufacturing Index came in at -12.7 (contraction) vs. expectations of -10.0. Look at all the anecdotal comments about the business environment.
As a key US economic indicator is set for release tomorrow, America's top consumer-sentiment economist says the vibes are off. Check out this *must read* from @BSteverman and @A_Riley17 #USEconomy #recessionwatch @business bloomberg.com/news/features/…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveils his bid for a third term bloomberg.com/news/articles/… by @shrutidatesingh @mirandardavis
US health officials had worried that RFK Jr. would go after the childhood vaccine schedule. The first meeting of his revamped panel confirmed their fears. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…
RFK Jr.’s new CDC vaccine panel is adding new subcommittees to review the current childhood immunization schedule and examine shots that haven’t been studied in at least seven years bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Qatar suspends air traffic; US, UK urge citizens to shelter: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
ICE is preparing to deploy "tactical teams" in Chicago, according to the mayor's chief of staff. wgntv.com/news/chicago-n…
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, stuns in a White Sox cap.
How RFK Jr.’s CDC Ousters Upend Future of Vaccines: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
"Hiring plans are near some of the lowest levels since the early months of the pandemic, and a net 26% of owners said they raised compensation in recent months, the lowest reading since February 2021." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
In February, GOP Sen. Cassidy, a physician, said "the basis of my support" for RFK was a promise that to consult the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions before making changes to vaccine safety programs. Then RFK got the job and, in ~4 months, fired all the…
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC Panel Advising on Vaccines bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
This data-driven piece is a must-read for anyone who cares about Chicago's finances, by @shrutidatesingh #twill bloomberg.com/news/features/…
