Chicago's history-making political conventions

Aug 5, 2024, 11:05 AM•crainalerts

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1. As Chicago gears up for another DNC, past is prologue

Chicago hasn't had a monopoly on history-altering national political conventions. But it has come awfully close.

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6. In month since SCOTUS bribery decision, Madigan-related corruption cases forge ahead

The former Illinois House speaker and his allies are looking to leverage a new, narrower interpretation of federal bribery law at his upcoming corruption trial slated for Oct. 8 in Chicago.

7. Why hospital deals are heating up

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8. Are fancy new stadiums worth the burden? Crain's Daily Gist podcast

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10. Midwestern farmers who say yes to solar power face neighbors' wrath

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