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Mass transit bailout a sure thing during Springfield fall veto session, key Chicago state lawmaker says

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) floated a new idea to add to the revenue mix: a “large event surcharge” that would add ...

Some — not all — Texas Democrats leaving Illinois as second special session in their state begins

Some Texas House Democrats confirmed they were leaving after the first special session in the Lone Star State ended Friday, ...

As Theo Benedet gets into left tackle competition, Bears coach Ben Johnson says battle could last into season

Johnson hasn't been nearly impressed enough with Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo or Kiran Amegadjie to declare one of them the ...

Corn dogs & cows: Scenes from the 2025 Illinois State Fair

The 2025 Illinois State Fair in Springfield ends Aug. 17. From livestock competitions to carnival rides and festival eats to ...