Report: Bears met in August with Illinois lawmakers
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Capitol News Illinois has obtained emails that show the Bears are still actively communicating with Illinois lawmakers about a possible stadium project in Illinois. 

15 Illinois residents take legal action over alleged ICE mistreatment
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Fifteen Illinois residents are seeking damages from the federal government, claiming they were mistreated by ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz.

Chester Weger family seeks posthumous pardon in Starved Rock murder case
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Chester Weger’s family is asking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to clear his name after he spent about 60 years in prison for a 1960s Starved Rock State Park murder.

Why the Chicago River Swim hits close to home for Bears legend  Charles 'Peanut' Tillman
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The city is jumping into the Chicago River Swim on Friday to benefit ALS research, but for long-time Chicago Bears player Charles "Peanut" Tillman the event means a little more this year.

Is the Chicago River safe for this weekend’s swim?
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Scientists are testing the Chicago River ahead of the Chicago River Swim to determine whether the water is safe for hundreds of participants.

Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home

Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.

Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home
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Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a River Grove home.

Amtrak South Side maintenance facility draws backlash from residents

Residents of Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square confronted Amtrak officials during a community meeting Thursday over the railroad's proposal to build a new maintenance facility on the city's South Side to replace its existing facility in the South Loop.

More pushback to Amtrak's railyard plan
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Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square residents got to hear details about the maintenance facility Amtrak wants to build near their homes. They've been pushing back, while Amtrak seems to be rolling forward with the project.