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
The Spin Friday, March 20, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Former first deputy DCASE commissioner Rosalyn Kimberly Grigsby is suing the city and Kenya Merritt under the Illinois Whistleblower Act. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | Patrick Hanley narrowly secured the Democratic primary victory to succeed Laura Fine in the 9th Illinois Senate district. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | |