Illinois Politics

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Illinois State Capitol building at dawn with lawmakers departing, symbolizing the failure to reach a deal for the Chicago Bears' new stadium.

Pritzker leaders adjourn without Bears stadium deal

At 3:30 a.m. Monday morning, the Illinois Senate approved a last-ditch stadium measure. However, the House had already adjourned, effectively killing a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in the state, acc

Hannah Pierce·June 2, 2026

Illinois State Capitol at dusk with citizens protesting and lawmakers inside approving a budget with a lawmaker pay raise.

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Illinois Democrats pass $56B budget, offer tax relief

Illinois lawmakers quietly included a 3.

Hannah Pierce·June 1, 2026

The Illinois State Capitol building at dusk with a Chicago Bears helmet on the steps, representing the failure to pass the stadium bill.

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Illinois House Inaction Ends Bears Stadium Bill

As the clock struck midnight on the final day of the legislative session, the Illinois House adjourned without taking up a critical Senate bill, effectively ending legislative efforts to keep the Chic

Marco Alvarez·June 1, 2026