The headlines of Illinois in real time
Gov. JB Pritzker has suspended tax breaks for data centers, calling for further discussion on the matter. The Bears organization has advanced an unspecified Indiana stadium plan, though Illinois lawmakers remain involved. Meanwhile, legislation to regulate AI has passed the Illinois legislature, and a new transit law is taking effect for CTA, Metra, and Pace. Additionally, the "Broadview 6" immigration protesters, now cleared of charges, are seeking evidence of White House pressure to indict them, as the U.S. attorney acknowledges speaking to the grand jury.
They are seeking any possible evidence of pressure from the White House on the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago to secure an indictment against the group.
Will the Bears be leaving for Indiana? Maybe. But they’re still talking to Illinois lawmakers.
Professors: The overlooked threat of democratic neutrality in America Chicago Tribune
The same week I met Pope Leo XIV, I watched my eldest son graduate. Like any parent, I felt immense pride seeing him step into adulthood.
Summer is starting out tough.
Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women’s prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet Chicago Tribune
Chicago Police are investigating several ATM robberies that happened early Saturday.
A man who allegedly made "unwanted contact" with a woman was among two people stabbed by another woman downtown, Chicago police said.
A humid weekend is on tap, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s and several chances for isolated storms, so it might be a good idea to keep an umbrella handy.
IL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker WANDTV.com
IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities WANDTV.com
'Ill-advised and devastating': IDOC moving Logan CC to Stateville The State Journal-Register
Isaac “Wavy” Bradley's ventures included Chemistry Chicago, Stussy’s Diner, Soul Shack, Retro Grill and LiteHouse Whole Food Grill.
McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus Crain's Chicago Business
New task force could lead to changes to SAFE-T Act in Illinois The State Journal-Register
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