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    Gov. JB Pritzker — The governor will sign the Clean Slate Act at 10 a.m. at XS Tennis and Education Foundation, 5336 S State St., in Chicago. Then he will attend the WNBA All Star Game Host Committee Launch at 12 p.m. at 167 N. Green St. in Chicago. 

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    South Side Residents Won’t Get to Vote on Quantum Campus After Election Commissioners Toss Referendum [WTTW]

    Chicago video gambling legalization in flux as aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson weigh changes [Tribune]

    Edgewater residents, businesses sue city over Broadway zoning changes [Sun-Times]

    Fulton Market Could Get A New Public Park Under 30-Story Apartment Project [Block Club]

    As CPS grapples with absenteeism crisis, a new study shows what may help [WBEZ]

    Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm [Crain's]

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    Supreme Court says GOP congressman can challenge Illinois’ mail-in voting law but more legal fights remain [Tribune]

    States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut funding instead [Sun-Times]

    Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit [Capitol News]

    Doctors: The Illinois windfall from legal marijuana has come at a price [Tribune]

    U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson discloses stock shares in ICE contractor Palantir [Sun-Times]

    As ACA tax credit debate continues in Congress, Illinois sees slight decrease in enrollment [Sun-Times]

    From AI to immigrant rights, here’s what to know about Illinois’ new education laws in 2026 [Tribune]

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    Gov. JB Pritzker — The governor will sign the Clean Slate Act at 10 a.m. at XS Tennis and Education Foundation, 5336 S State St., in Chicago. Then he will attend the WNBA All Star Game Host Committee Launch at 12 p.m. at 167 N. Green St. in Chicago. 

    President Toni Preckwinkle — The president has no public events.

    Mayor Brandon Johnson — The mayor will attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast in the morning and attend the WNBA All-Star Hosting Committee Luncheon at 167 N. Green St. at 12:30 p.m.

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    Chicago headlines: 

    South Side Residents Won’t Get to Vote on Quantum Campus After Election Commissioners Toss Referendum [WTTW]

    Chicago video gambling legalization in flux as aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson weigh changes [Tribune]

    Edgewater residents, businesses sue city over Broadway zoning changes [Sun-Times]

    Fulton Market Could Get A New Public Park Under 30-Story Apartment Project [Block Club]

    As CPS grapples with absenteeism crisis, a new study shows what may help [WBEZ]

    Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm [Crain's]

    Springfield headlines:

    Supreme Court says GOP congressman can challenge Illinois’ mail-in voting law but more legal fights remain [Tribune]

    States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut funding instead [Sun-Times]

    Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit [Capitol News]

    Doctors: The Illinois windfall from legal marijuana has come at a price [Tribune]

    U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson discloses stock shares in ICE contractor Palantir [Sun-Times]

    As ACA tax credit debate continues in Congress, Illinois sees slight decrease in enrollment [Sun-Times]

    From AI to immigrant rights, here’s what to know about Illinois’ new education laws in 2026 [Tribune]

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