Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker talks Bears with NFL commissioner, says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

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Gov. JB Pritzker talks Bears with NFL commissioner, says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

As Indiana officials push to lure the Chicago Bears across the border for a new stadium, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that he and his staff have made “progress” to incentivize the football team to stay in Illinois. The governor’s comments come as Pritzker’s January calendar shows he had two scheduled conversations with NFL Commissioner … Read more

Why This Legal Expert Says Minnesota and Illinois Immigration Lawsuits ‘Are Almost Completely Without Merit’

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Why This Legal Expert Says Minnesota and Illinois Immigration Lawsuits ‘Are Almost Completely Without Merit’

In the past few months, Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen a dramatic escalation of federal immigration enforcement along their chilly streets, with agents arresting thousands — including some U.S. citizens — in neighborhoods, malls, schools and at protests. The increase is the result of the Trump administration’s pledge to clamp down on immigration, … Read more