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    Gov. JB Pritzker — The governor will deliver the 2026 State of the State and FY27 Budget Address at 12 p.m. at the Illinois State Capitol. Then, he will hold a roundtable discussion on his Affordability Agenda for housing in Illinois at 3:40 p.m. in his Ceremonial Office. 

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    Lizard’s Liquid Lounge Will Close In April After 18 Years In Albany Park [Block Club]

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    A ‘Champion’ and a ‘Superhero’: Chicago Leaders Reflect on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson [WTTW]

    IKEA announces plans to open small-format store in Chicago suburb [Sun-Times]

    First Look for Charity kicks off Chicago Auto Show with a black-tie preview and $2M for charities [Crain's]

    Chicago treasurer employee alleges political staff pushed office on US bonds boycott [Tribune]

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    Rev. Jesse Jackson paved the way for generations of Democrats in Chicago, top Illinois Democrats say [Sun-Times]

    Political leaders across Illinois mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death: ‘A giant of the civil rights movement’ [Tribune]

    Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone [Capitol News]

    Illinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots [Capitol News]

    Juliana Stratton’s $25-per-hour minimum wage plan draws fire from rivals in US Senate race in Illinois [Tribune]

    Formerly incarcerated celebrate passage of Illinois’ Clean Slate Act [WBEZ]

    Illinois child care providers on edge amid ongoing uncertainty around federal funding [NPR]

    Illinois could lower blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05 [WGN]

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    Gov. JB Pritzker — The governor will deliver the 2026 State of the State and FY27 Budget Address at 12 p.m. at the Illinois State Capitol. Then, he will hold a roundtable discussion on his Affordability Agenda for housing in Illinois at 3:40 p.m. in his Ceremonial Office. 

    President Toni Preckwinkle — The president has no public events.

    Mayor Brandon Johnson — The mayor will preside over a City Council meeting at 10 a.m.

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    Chicago headlines: 

    Lizard’s Liquid Lounge Will Close In April After 18 Years In Albany Park [Block Club]

    Cook County leaders say spring property tax bills, revenues will go out on time [Tribune]

    A ‘Champion’ and a ‘Superhero’: Chicago Leaders Reflect on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson [WTTW]

    IKEA announces plans to open small-format store in Chicago suburb [Sun-Times]

    First Look for Charity kicks off Chicago Auto Show with a black-tie preview and $2M for charities [Crain's]

    Chicago treasurer employee alleges political staff pushed office on US bonds boycott [Tribune]

    Springfield headlines:

    Rev. Jesse Jackson paved the way for generations of Democrats in Chicago, top Illinois Democrats say [Sun-Times]

    Political leaders across Illinois mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death: ‘A giant of the civil rights movement’ [Tribune]

    Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone [Capitol News]

    Illinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots [Capitol News]

    Juliana Stratton’s $25-per-hour minimum wage plan draws fire from rivals in US Senate race in Illinois [Tribune]

    Formerly incarcerated celebrate passage of Illinois’ Clean Slate Act [WBEZ]

    Illinois child care providers on edge amid ongoing uncertainty around federal funding [NPR]

    Illinois could lower blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05 [WGN]

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