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An artist's rendering of a new lakefront stadium, released by the Chicago Bears on April 24, 2024. (Manica)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Bears boss meet privately for first time amid stadium push

May 28, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

The governor's office said the discussion with Bears CEO Kevin Warren was "cordial" but Pritzker's "position has not changed."

Democratic National Convention Executive Director Alex Hornbrook, from left, Chicago Chief Operating Officer John Roberson and DNC host committee Executive Director Christy George address the City Club of Chicago on July 11, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

DNC and city officials promise Chicago is ready for international spotlight

July 11, 2024 at 6:16 p.m.

Top aide to Mayor Johnson says the impact of the historic event will be felt long after the expected 50,000 visitors leave town.

U.S. Rep Brad Schneider speaks at Highland Park City Hall, Feb. 3, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

US Reps. Brad Schneider, Eric Sorensen call on President Biden to drop reelection bid

July 16, 2024 at 9:44 a.m.

Schneider and Sorensen become the latest Illinois Democratic congressmen to urge Biden to step aside.

Chicago's United Center on March 5, 2024. The Democratic National Convention will be held at venue Aug. 19-22. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

DNC host committee has vast majority of $85M fundraising commitment in hand, and aiming for millions more

July 8, 2024 at 12:21 p.m.

Corporations, labor unions and political organizations open their checkbooks for Democratic National Convention in Chicago, what could be one of the most expensive political conventions in history.

Items are loaded through a window at a new migrant shelter under construction in a former Holiday Inn, 7353 S. Cicero Ave., near Midway Airport on June 27, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

State adds two migrant shelters months before DNC, causing objections from lawmakers

July 1, 2024 at 11:24 a.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office downplays timing of shelter openings and the Democratic National Convention in August.

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren applauds as the Bears announce their plans to build a domed lakefront stadium on April 24, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Bears CEO Kevin Warren added to state business development board

June 14, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.

Team president deepens outreach to the state’s business community as the Chicago Bears continue to pursue public help for their new domed stadium plans.

Police officers run in formation as the Chicago Police Department offers a first look at officer training at McCormick Place on June 6, 2024, in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in August. The officers at the training session are among the 2,500 officers who will be on the front lines during the DNC. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

‘This will not be 1968.’ Chicago police prepare for DNC as whole world watches once again.

June 10, 2024 at 6:17 a.m.

The landscape has changed and CPD isn't the same police force as it was in 1968. But questions remain as protesters will arrive in Chicago this August for the Democratic...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, center, leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Jan. 3, 2024, after a hearing before U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey over whether Madigan's landmark trial should be postponed pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in another bribery case. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers quietly extend cellular law part of AT&T-Michael Madigan bribery case

May 29, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

General Assembly grants five-year extension to law that smoothed the way for small cell transmission equipment to be placed throughout Illinois.

Illinois House breaks at dawn after last-minute drama over $750M tax package

May 29, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.

Illinois House Democrats early Wednesday approved a $53.1 billion election-year budget that boosts spending by $400 million from what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed earlier this year and slightly reduces the...

People talk at the Illinois State Capitol on April 11, 2024, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues clashing with Illinois Senate over parole board

May 28, 2024 at 8:08 a.m.

The board has been a source of long-running bipartisan tension between the legislative chamber and the Pritzker administration.

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