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Chicago headlines: 

Deep Tunnel has never reached its limit. After weekend's heavy rains, it’s almost full. Here's what that means. [Sun-Times]

City sees tempered holiday weekend violence as Snelling prepares to exit CPD [Tribune]

Southeast Side ‘pocket garden’ is testament to self-taught chainsaw artist Milton Mizenburg Jr. [WBEZ]

Meet The Man Behind The Sky Ride Tap, The Loop’s Last Real Dive Bar [Block Club]

Chicago’s Pension Debt Increased in 2025 to $36.4B: City Analysis [WTTW]

George Johnson, pioneering Chicago entrepreneur, dies at 99 [Crain's]

Springfield headlines:

South suburban Democrats move to replace former Rep. Harry Benton after undisclosed ethics findings [ABC 7]

Disgraced ex-state Rep. Harry Benton 'made right decision' to resign, Gov. JB Pritzker says [Sun-Times]

Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called ‘outrageous’ [Tribune]

Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release [Capitol News]

Lawsuits seek to hold Midway Blitz agents accountable in lieu of state charges [Sun-Times]

Our Chicago: Celebrating America's 250th birthday in Illinois [ABC 7]

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