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Gov. JB Pritzker has suspended tax breaks for data centers, calling for further discussion on the matter. Meanwhile, the Bears organization has advanced an unspecified Indiana stadium plan, keeping Illinois lawmakers engaged. Legislation to regulate AI has passed the Illinois legislature. Additionally, the U.S. attorney has acknowledged speaking to the ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation grow.

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Gov. JB Pritzker puts pause on data center tax breaks after legislative effort stalls

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Bears ‘advance’ unspecified Indiana stadium plan — but keep Illinois lawmakers on the line

Will the Bears be leaving for Indiana? Maybe. But they’re still talking to Illinois lawmakers.

Capitol News Illinois17h ago

SNAP cuts threaten families, grocery jobs and local supermarkets

Summer is starting out tough.

Chicago Sun-Times1h ago

Save A Lot operator's death triggers default with Chicago — jeopardizing food access, city deal

Last April, Southwest Side residents celebrated the grand reopening of a Save A Lot, the last from a deal backed by $13.5 million in city money to renovate six of the discount groc…

Chicago Sun-Times1h ago

‘We’re nowhere close to victory’: Community members, officials seek solutions after New City mass shooting - Chicago Tribune

‘We’re nowhere close to victory’: Community members, officials seek solutions after New City mass shooting Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune23h ago

Beloved South Side Chef Among 2 Killed In Mass Shooting: ‘He Was My Inspiration’

Isaac “Wavy” Bradley's ventures included Chemistry Chicago, Stussy’s Diner, Soul Shack, Retro Grill and LiteHouse Whole Food Grill.

Block Club Chicago22h ago

Editorial: Johnson administration floats an unfair and ill-conceived crackdown on Chicago landlords - Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Johnson administration floats an unfair and ill-conceived crackdown on Chicago landlords Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune1d ago

Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny this weekend in Spain

Pope Leo XIV acknowledged Saturday as he headed to Spain that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend: Bad Bunny.

ABC7 Chicago1h ago

Public urged to avoid area near lounge amid large police presence in Carpentersville

The public is urged to avoid the area near Route 25 and Kings Road in Carpentersville, police said Saturday morning.

ABC7 Chicago1h ago

IL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker - WANDTV.com

IL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker WANDTV.com

Illinois Politics9h ago

IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities - WANDTV.com

IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities WANDTV.com

Illinois Politics13h ago

Woodridge man accused of sexually abusing teenager - Daily Herald

Woodridge man accused of sexually abusing teenager Daily Herald

Daily Herald13h ago

McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus - Crain's Chicago Business

McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus Crain's Chicago Business

Crain's Chicago4d ago

New task force could lead to changes to SAFE-T Act in Illinois - The State Journal-Register

New task force could lead to changes to SAFE-T Act in Illinois The State Journal-Register

State Journal-Register1d ago

Illinois treasurer's gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff's own money - CBS News

Illinois treasurer's gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff's own money CBS News

CBS Chicago1d ago