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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Recapping Springfield’s late, end-of-session blitz

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Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early today [MON] after passing a $56 billion dollar state budget. But there was huge news in what didn’t pass. Tops on that list was a package designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois instead of moving to northwest Indiana. HOST: ALEX

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Recapping Springfield’s late, end-of-session blitz

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