Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center
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After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.

Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago Tuesdy for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center.

Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay

After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.

Obamas arrive in Chicago ahead of presidential center groundbreaking ceremony

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.

Pritzker OKs legislative maps despite heavy criticism

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the Legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including some Black and Latino voters, that they weren’t able to weigh in and wouldn’t be fairly represented.

Pritzker announces investment in workforce training for Illinois job seekers

Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois will invest millions in workforce training as part of the administrations $1.5 billion economic recovery plan.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs historic energy bill
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Pritzker says the new law will cement Illinois as a national leader in fighting climate change, setting the state on a path to 100% clean energy by 2050.

Senate passes energy bill, Pritzker to sign it into law
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The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year ? in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.

Illinois offering childcare help, bonuses for workers
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The state of Illinois will be offering three months of free childcare to some parents starting in October.

Senate passes energy bill, Pritzker to sign it into law
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The new law will raise residents? utility bills by up to $180 a year ? in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.

Pritzker dedicates Ray Castro Plaza at National Museum of Mexican Art

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the Ray Castro Parking Lot Plaza at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Parking lot plaza dedicated at National Museum of Mexican Art
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the Ray Castro Parking Lot Plaza at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Springfield Agenda: Ethics and Energy
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Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.