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Illinois House finally approves megaproject bill, but Bears still seek infrastructure funds

The Illinois House voted 78-32 Wednesday night to advance megaproject legislation that would allow the Bears to negotiate property tax payments directly with local governments for up to 40 years at the NFL club’s Arlington Heights property.

Former middle school classmate charged in Bensenville teen’s murder

A former middle school classmate is accused of shooting an 18-year-old Bensenville man to death in Stone Park Sunday night.

Illinois House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated

Illinois voters could be asked to amend the state’s redistricting law this fall after the House approved a constitutional amendment fearing federal protections for minority representation will be struck down.

Naperville’s India Day festival to leave city after reduced financial support

A longtime India Day celebration intends to move outside of Naperville after organizers say the city council didn’t provide enough financial support to keep it in town.

Buffalo Grove High School security team member remains hospitalized after crash

A Buffalo Grove High School staff member remains hospitalized following a crash that occurred by the school Tuesday afternoon.

Brothers admit to scheme costing thousands in Oakbrook Terrace red-light camera corruption case

The bribery scandal tied to a former Oakbrook Terrace mayor was part of a larger federal investigation that brought down a state senator.

‘A little bit of flexibility’: Wheeling Park District to borrow up to $12 million to help fund new water park

The Wheeling Park District will borrow up to $12 million to help fund construction of a new aquatic center.

Jewish Basketball Showcase gains momentum in the suburbs and beyond

Chicagoland Jewish Basketball Showcase founder and coordinator Mike Kamin had hoped he could turn the exhibition into more than a one-and-done. He’s achieved that.

St. Charles dining scene heating up with new restaurant fire + wine

For nearly 15 years, BG Hospitality Group has brought people together around plates of wood-fired pizza and Italian favorites at Gia Mia, Livia Italian Eatery and Ella’s Italian Pub. Their latest restaurant, fire + wine in St. Charles, brings the company full circle, as their first restaurant was fire + wine’s first location in downtown Glen Ellyn.

‘Grateful’ Bowen enjoys busy spring on recruiting trail as one of nation’s top-ranked football players

IC Catholic Prep’s Grant Bowen -- the No. 25 high school football player overall and No. 1 athlete nationally in the Class of 2028, according to Rivals -- took visits to some of the nation’s premier college football programs this spring. At each stop, he had a different experience.

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