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A sign welcomes motorists to Hammond on Jan.13, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago Bears could join 10 NFL franchises who left namesake cities for suburbs.

February 22, 2026 at 7:55 a.m.

The Chicago Bears are pondering a move to a new taxpayer-subsidized stadium in Hammond. If so, they would join 10 other NFL teams that left their namesake cities for the...

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. gestures after the House Ways and Means Committee passed Senate Bill 27, a stadium authority bill that will create the financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium, at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis on Feb. 19, 2026. The bill still needs to be approved by the Indiana House. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Next stop Hammond? Indiana lawmakers approve Chicago Bears stadium bill, taking a big step.

February 19, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Indiana lawmakers took another step Thursday toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears to the state, as a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a...

A participant rolls a joint during the third annual 420 Run, hosted by Runners High Chicago, at The 606 in Chicago on April 19, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Illinois cannabis sales revenue falls as hemp and other states cut into prices for the struggling industry

February 17, 2026 at 10:53 a.m.

While lower prices are welcome news for consumers, cannabis businesses have had difficulty making money due to high financing and operating costs.

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia speaks at a press conference about the Mega Project Bill and how to keep the Bears in Illinois on Jan. 16, 2026, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights rallies to bring Chicago Bears to the suburbs — and fight off a bid from Indiana

February 11, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Arlington Heights leaders and residents plan to rally Wednesday for Illinois lawmakers to fight off a bid from Indiana to build a new enclosed stadium for the Chicago Bears.

Levi's Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, in Santa Clara. California, on Feb. 4, 2026. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

With Super Bowl approaching, Illinois warns illegal online casinos to shut down operations

February 5, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

In advance of Super Bowl Sunday, the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday issued more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to illegal online gambling companies, demanding that they immediately block Illinois residents from...

State Sen. Laura Fine, from left, Phil Andrew and Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidates for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, speak to the Tribune Editorial Board on Jan. 29, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Millions raised fuel fierce fights for 5 open Illinois congressional seats ahead of March primary

February 3, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

The five heavily blue congressional districts that span from Algonquin through parts of Chicago and down to Danville have nearly four dozen Democrats competing to replace three retiring members of...

8th Congressional District Democratic candidates Ryan Vetticad and Melissa Bean talk after a candidate forum Nov. 13, 2025, at Elgin Community College. Bean held the office from 2005 to 2011. (H. Rick Bamman/for the baiduhai)

Junaid Ahmed and Neil Khot call for standing up to Trump administration in ads for 8th Congressional District race

January 30, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

Dueling commercials by two Democratic candidates in Illinois' 8th Congressional District race both say former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is “Wall Street’s favorite Democrat.”

Horses walk on the track on April 6, 2024, at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Hawthorne Race Course officials are again working on casino deal despite recent financial crisis

January 28, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the operating license for harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course, citing ongoing financial difficulties.

People view the skyline while visiting Montrose Harbor on Jan. 1, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois population stays flat despite drop in international immigration

January 28, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Illinois' population grew .001% through mid-2025, reflecting a national trend of low growth due mainly to a historic decrease in international immigration.

Fans watch Rod Wave perform at the United Center on Dec. 15, 2025 in Chicago. Concertgoers at the United Center will soon be able to buy legal drinks infused with THC, the part of marijuana that gets users high — despite a looming federal ban. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Getting high at concerts now an option as THC beverages soon to be sold at the United Center

January 27, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Concertgoers at the United Center will be able to buy legal drinks infused with THC, the part of marijuana that gets users high — despite a looming federal ban.

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