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Illinois lawmakers punt on Bears stadium: Hinz

1. Greg Hinz: The Bears wanted a deal. Springfield chose caution.

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2. Hawthorne Race Course property marketed as industrial redevelopment play

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3. California firm nears discount deal for Wacker Drive office tower

Read more →

4. Big South Loop apartment complex trades for $104 million

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5. Grant Park Music Festival taps New Orleans orchestra director to lead Chicago program

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6. West Suburban remains in current CEO’s hands after ruling in legal fight over closed hospital

Read more →

7. Rideshare drivers could unionize in Illinois under bill passed in Springfield

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8. Pritzker’s homebuilding reform package fizzles amid fear it would usurp local control

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9. Bears bill collapse in Springfield: Crain’s Daily Gist podcast

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