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Springfield negotiations continue into the final hours over state budget, Bears' future home

State budget negotiations continue Sunday among Illinois lawmakers in Springfield, with the clock ticking toward a deadline ...
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Downtown Springfield revitalization plan passed out of the Senate

A bill to create economic development opportunities for Downtown Springfield passed out of the Senate late Sunday night.

Bears stadium bill, Illinois budget in the balance as Springfield session winds down

After passing long-sought regulations on the insurance and AI industries, lawmakers' highest profile topics to tackle will ...
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Update: Bears ‘megaproject’ break bill sacked, but lawmakers make new play to keep team in state

The property tax break legislation backed by the Bears to build a stadium in Arlington Heights doesn’t have the votes to pass ...
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UPDATE: Stratton Building and Illinois State Museum lockdown lifted

The Stratton Building and the Illinois State Museum have been declared safe. Both facilities are reopening. We'll provide ...

Illinois Democrats inch toward $56B state budget that eyes new taxes on prediction markets, crypto

The state spending plan nearing approval included increased funding for food assistance in the wake of federal cuts, but it ...

Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield

The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday.  And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana ...