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    Chicago to sell $1B in debt from unpaid fees despite uncertain buyers [Crain's/Bloomberg]

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    Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue [Capitol News]

    In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge [Capitol News]

    Trump administration cutting millions in Illinois HIV prevention grants, citing 'agency priorities' [Sun-Times]

    Federal judge keeps key parts of Illinois’ law banning some credit card swipe fees [Tribune]

    Two challengers attempt to unseat Sen. Emil Jones III in Democratic primary for 14th Senate District [Tribune]

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    Chicago headlines: 

    Plans are underway to end Cook County’s property tax sales [WBEZ]

    Long-sought Chicago police staffing study recommends adding more cops, hiring civilians [Sun-Times]

    CPS board members accuse Mayor Brandon Johnson of ‘sabotage’ in CEO search [Tribune]

    Chicago Board of Education Members Allege ‘Sabotage’ From Mayor Brandon Johnson in Ongoing CPS CEO Search [WTTW]

    Cops Who Killed Dexter Reed Cleared On All But 1 Allegation As City Watchdog Closes Probe [Block Club]

    Chicago to sell $1B in debt from unpaid fees despite uncertain buyers [Crain's/Bloomberg]

    Springfield headlines:

    Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue [Capitol News]

    In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge [Capitol News]

    Trump administration cutting millions in Illinois HIV prevention grants, citing 'agency priorities' [Sun-Times]

    Federal judge keeps key parts of Illinois’ law banning some credit card swipe fees [Tribune]

    Two challengers attempt to unseat Sen. Emil Jones III in Democratic primary for 14th Senate District [Tribune]

    Bears, Illinois lawmakers closer on stadium deal: sources [Fox 32]

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