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The hollowing-out of state government

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* Les Winkler at the Southern Illinoisan says the Illinois Department of Natural Resources needs Governor-elect JB Pritzker’s attention

Finally, the primary reason the IDNR is still afloat is the amazingly dedicated staff you are inheriting. Site superintendents are burning wood in thei...

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It’s a BEARS WIN Den, November 5, 2018

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BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!

BEARRRSSSS

Haugh: Opportunistic Bears D Leads In Laugher - 670 The Score - A trap game this was not, as the Bears rolled past the Bills, 41-9.

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Chicago Bears: Table May Be Set for Defense to Feast in Week 9 - BearGoggles

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After giving up a total of 69 points to the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots in Weeks 6 and 7, the Chicago Bears’ defense got back on track in Week 8 versus the New York Jets by holding them to a mere 10 points. That trend could easily continue in Week 9 when Chicago travels to Western New York to face the Buffalo Bills.

With an already struggling offense, the...

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Trendy, bright River West townhouse with sweet nursery lists for $650K

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What’s great about this River West corner townhome is that it’s set back from the street quite a bit and there’s a brick wall for privacy from any traffic. The four-level, colorfully accented home is listed for $650,000.

Built in 2000, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home features lots of natural light, a two-car garage, a rooftop perfect for entertai...

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Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Students Announce New Commitments

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Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Last weekend, more than 1,000 college and university students from across the country and around the world came together at the University of Chicago for the 11th annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting, making more than 700 Commitments to Action...

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Oct. 23, 2018 - Full Show

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Our “PBS NewsHour” colleagues on the president’s campaign sprint and Illinois visit. Getting local voters “Ballot Ready.” And how other people’s spending habits can offer insight into your own.

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Kris Bryant Rumors: Cubs' Reported $200+M Contract Offer 'Simply Not True'

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Rumors of a massive contract extension offer made by the Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant are reportedly not true.

According to The Athletic's

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Biss gives a short speech about good city-building policies

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Transcript (I wrote this):

“We need the right land use policies, so around things like parking minimums, which are catastrophic, around things like height rules around transit nodes, around things like the way that bike lanes operate, and the design of roads that kind of allow for 35 mph and not 25 mph…all that stuff that we know is a disincentive to walking and cycling, is embedded in our municipal land use policies.

“What the state should do is not just incre...

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