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Proposal envisions a dome on Soldier Field, but Chicago Bears focused on Arlington Heights or Indiana • Independents seek opening in 4th District, upended by US Rep. García’s controversial retirement
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Friday, March 20, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s cultural affairs pick sued by former employee

Former first deputy DCASE commissioner Rosalyn Kimberly Grigsby is suing the city and Kenya Merritt under the Illinois Whistleblower Act.

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Proposal envisions a dome on Soldier Field, but Chicago Bears focused on Arlington Heights or Indiana

If the Chicago Bears want an enclosed stadium, no need to cross state or city lines, one local architect is suggesting. Why not create one where the team already plays.

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Independents seek opening in 4th District, upended by US Rep. García’s controversial retirement

The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García is emerging as the most competitive federal race on Illinois’ November general election ballot following his controversial exit announcement.

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Patrick Hanley declares win to succeed Laura Fine in state Senate Democratic primary

Patrick Hanley narrowly secured the Democratic primary victory to succeed Laura Fine in the 9th Illinois Senate district.

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Niles voters unofficially agree with free bus rides continuing, reject other advisory referendum questions

Niles voters agreed the village should continue its free bus service but rejected two other advisory referendums proposing new term limits for village leaders and inviting self-driving vehicles into the village.

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TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay

The public is experiencing the consequences in long wait times at some airports as more TSA officers take time off to earn money on the side or cut back on expenses.

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Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, agreeing with The New York Times that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.

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Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.

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