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15h ago
* Capitol News Illinois… Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior last week. The move represents the first victory in the tribe’s larger effort to regain ..read more
McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally abruptly aborts reelection bid without explanation
Capitol Fax
15h ago
* Shaw Local… McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said Tuesday that, “after nonstop agonizing,” he has chosen not seek reelection in November. It would have been his third term as State’s Attorney and he was running unopposed, having just won his Republican primary last month. “It is with sadness that I write to inform McHenry County residents ..read more
Capitol Fax
18h ago
* Crain’s… A bill placing a moratorium on significant changes to Chicago Public Schools’ selective enrollment schools is heading to the state Senate, where the legislation would already have political cover from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Still unclear is whether the 92-8 vote in the Illinois House last week represents growing fatigue with the Chicago Teachers Union’s ..read more
Capitol Fax
19h ago
[The following is a paid advertisement.] “Making the Southland a destination for people visiting Chicago is a top priority for the groups we represent. We are building a new casino that will employ hundreds, bring in millions in local revenues, and increase employment opportunities for our community in the hospitality industry. This is why we need ..read more
Capitol Fax
19h ago
* Crain’s back in February… In an hourlong talk over lunch Feb. 21, Reinsdorf consistently argued that his goal is not to make money but field a winning team — in Chicago. Hilarious. He’s doing neither right now. * More from that February story… Regarding his own team’s fortunes and his hopes for a state-sponsored stadium, Reinsdorf notably ..read more
Capitol Fax
20h ago
* Crain’s… Moody’s Investors Service revised the state’s outlook from stable to positive yesterday, affirming the state’s A3 issuer rating. That positive outlook hinged on the possibility of continued growth in state revenue, Moody’s said in a written statement. “Revision of the outlook to positive is driven by continued improvement in fund balance and budget reserves ..read more
Capitol Fax
23h ago
* ICYMI: Chicago Bears to announce plans Wednesday for new domed stadium on lakefront. Tribune… -The Chicago Bears have set noon Wednesday to announce plans for a new domed stadium on the lakefront. - The team said it plans to present a “state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium, along with additional green and open space with access to ..read more
Capitol Fax
23h ago
* You can click here or here to follow breaking news. It’s the best we can do unless or until Twitter gets its act together ..read more