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Report: State lawmakers won’t act on Bears or White Sox stadium funding requests in waning spring session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lawmakers are still working on the state budget after Democrats in charge of the House and Senate went through their self-imposed deadline last week Friday. So, according to a Chicago Tribune report this weekend, state lawmakers won’t be taking any action on public funding requests by either the Bears or the White […]
As summer approaches, here's how public spaces can improve well-being
A new study from nonprofit Trust for Public Land found U.S. cities with well-cared for parks have more socially-connected residents. The Trust analyzed park systems in the 100 most populous cities in the United States, with Chicago ranking 10th in the nation. “If you are in a city that has...
It’s Memorial Day in Chicagoland. Here are some tips for the holiday as we remember those who made it possible
It’s Memorial Day in Chicagoland. As we enjoy a day of cookouts, sunshine (hopefully), family and just basking in the glory of the start of another Chicago summer, remember to take some time Monday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we get to spend this day together. That happened Saturday, when […]
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