Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois housing plan likely waits but Bears stadium and data center bills alive

Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t pass in the fall veto session, though Bears stadium and data center legislation remain in play. He also weighed in on Medicare for All.

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks at a press conference at the State of Illinois building on Jan. 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returning to Chicago area

Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the Alberta-based freight railroad, unveiled its Holiday Train itinerary this week, including three stops in Chicagoland.

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams still faces hurdles before returning from ‘a pretty serious’ hamstring tear

Caleb Williams is nearing a return after injuring his right hamstring, but he has yet to be cleared by the training staff. Williams was a full participant Thursday.

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon retraces Chicago roots at Economic Club, renovated Chase Tower tour

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, addressed the Economic Club of Chicago Wednesday,...

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Indiana Dunes’ Good Fellow Lodge undergoes $13 million restoration

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Restaurant news: Hooligan, by Michelin award winning chef Christian Hunter, opens in Chicago

Chef Christian Hunter describes the cuisine at Hooligan as “third coast contemporary,” featuring Great Lakes...

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