How the Chicago Bears’ stadium deal collapsed in Springfield — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

Factionalized Bears leadership, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s last-minute interference and shifting public attitudes toward ...

Sen. Durbin delivers farewell address at state Capitol, warns legislators about threats to election integrity

The Springfield native, 81, came to the Capitol for a rare joint session for state lawmakers to salute his years of public ...
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Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield

The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday. And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana ...

Illinois Quick Hits: Springfield plan detached from megaprojects

A proposal to create the Capital Area Tourism Authority and Capital City Downtown Medical District in Springfield may be ...
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Capitol News Illinois | Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone

A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would assist the ...
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Artists gather in downtown Springfield for Old Capitol Art Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Artists, vendors and visitors gathered near the Old State Capitol in Springfield Saturday for the annual Old Capitol Art Fair. The two-day, outdoor art gallery has been a ...