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‘This was not some inflection point’: Officials in Illinois play defense now that Indiana Bears bill is in motionFeb 20, 2026 5:11 pm - Officials including Gov. JB Pritzker and Arlington Heights Village Manager Randy Recklaus went on defense Friday amid movement in Indiana on legislation aimed at luring the Chicago Bears across state lines.
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Bears stadium legislation advances in Indiana as Illinois hearing abruptly canceledFeb 19, 2026 10:07 am - Northwest suburban officials were expected to testify in Springfield Thursday on behalf of a bill that would pave the way to a stadium at the former Arlington Park racetrack. Instead, that scene was playing out across state lines at Indiana’s state capitol.
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‘Positive signs of movement’: Bears bill set for first hearing in Springfield this weekFeb 14, 2026 11:15 am - Legislation that would give the Bears a long-term property tax break for a stadium complex on the former Arlington Park racetrack site is set for a hearing this week in the Illinois House.
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McDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customersFeb 12, 2026 2:31 pm - McDonald’s focus on value is paying off.The fast food giant said Wednesday that its global same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 5.7% in the October-December period. That's better than the 3.9% Wall Street was expecting, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
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Industry veteran named new president and CEO of Portillo’sFeb 12, 2026 2:06 pm - Chicago-based Portillo’s has appointed restaurant industry veteran Brett Patterson as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 23, the company announced Thursday.
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‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadiumFeb 11, 2026 9:41 pm - Politicians, business and union leaders, and other supporters rallied Wednesday night to support legislation they say would clear the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. The event was held amid increasing efforts by Indiana officials to lure the team over the state line.
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Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'Feb 11, 2026 10:57 am - Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it's pausing its plans to split into two companies. Steve Cahillane, a former Kellogg Co. chief who became CEO of Kraft Heinz on Jan. 1, said he wants to ensure that all of the company's resources are focused on profitable growth.
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Farmers share cover crop experiences in Illinois Extension panelFeb 10, 2026 8:30 am - University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual panel on cover crops featuring farmers from different regions of Illinois.
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Man charged with having gun modified to fire automaticallyFeb 09, 2026 2:15 pm - A Chicago man is accused of possessing a gun that had been modified to fire fully automatically.
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Suspect in Oakbrook Terrace killing due in court TuesdayFeb 09, 2026 12:46 pm - The woman accused of shooting a man to death last week in Oakbrook Terrace is scheduled to appear Tuesday in a Wisconsin court.
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