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Dennis Hastert, the 'Accidental Speaker' Who Ended in Prison, Dies at 84
politics3 days ago

Dennis Hastert, the 'Accidental Speaker' Who Ended in Prison, Dies at 84

J. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, has died at age 84. He passed away of natural causes at his home in Illinois. Hastert served as Speaker from 1999 to 2007, advancing President George W. Bush's legislative agenda. His legacy was later marred by a 2016 conviction for bank fraud related to hush money payments to conceal sexual abuse of teenage wrestlers. He served 15 months in prison and was described by a judge as a 'serial child molester.'

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#bank-fraud-conviction#dennis-hastert#illinois-politics
Dennis Hastert, the 'Accidental Speaker' Who Ended in Prison, Dies at 84
politics4 days ago

Dennis Hastert, the 'Accidental Speaker' Who Ended in Prison, Dies at 84

J. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, died at age 84 of natural causes at his home in Plano, Illinois. He served as Speaker from 1999 to 2007, advancing President George W. Bush’s agenda, but his legacy was defined by a 2016 prison sentence for bank fraud related to hush money payments to conceal sexual abuse of teenage wrestlers. He is the highest-ranking U.S. official ever to serve jail time.

via Chicago Tribune|
#dennis-hastert#hastert-rule#illinois-politics
Illinois lawmaker pushes for consumer cash as tariff refunds top $100B
politics-and-government2 months ago

Illinois lawmaker pushes for consumer cash as tariff refunds top $100B

A U.S. CBP filing shows roughly $100 billion in tariff refunds have been completed and sent to the Treasury, about 60% of the $166 billion owed to importers under the IEEPA scheme, with refunds totaling around $100 billion and processing for add'l refunds ongoing via the CAPE portal. While importers receive refunds, shoppers have borne most of the cost through higher prices. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has pressed President Trump for direct household payments (about $1,700 per person) and backed the Tariff Relief for Consumers Act to require corporations receiving large refunds to pass relief to consumers. The article notes the Supreme Court deemed the tariffs illegal, refunds began after CAPE's rollout, and small-businesses and states have challenged the duties in court.

via Yahoo Finance|
#cape-portal#consumer-refunds#ieepa
Bears weighing Hammond site as Illinois lawmakers push incentives to keep team in-state
sports4 months ago

Bears weighing Hammond site as Illinois lawmakers push incentives to keep team in-state

Chicago Bears explore a Hammond, Indiana site (including near the Lost Marsh golf course) for a potential new stadium after advancing the project there, even as Illinois Republicans propose bills to keep the team in Illinois with incentives toward Arlington Heights. Gov. Pritzker says he’s willing to work on a deal without taxpayers bearing the cost, while Hammond remains optimistic about securing the project; the plan could involve a pricey stadium with a large anticipated return on investment.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#hammond-indiana
Bears stadium standoff shifts momentum toward Hammond, Indiana
politics4 months ago

Bears stadium standoff shifts momentum toward Hammond, Indiana

After a week of stalled incentives for a Bears stadium in Illinois, the team signaled a focus on Hammond, Indiana, leaving Illinois leaders frustrated but hopeful for a deal; Bears president Kevin Warren said discussions would continue, while Indiana advances incentives that could lure the team away, signaling momentum shifting to Indiana amid ongoing negotiations and political fault lines.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-bears#hammond#illinois-politics
Chicago mayor: Bears likely stay, as stadium talks push forward
sports4 months ago

Chicago mayor: Bears likely stay, as stadium talks push forward

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated that the Bears are likely to stay in Chicago, with ongoing discussions with Springfield to advance a publicly owned stadium plan. The team has narrowed potential sites to Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, while Johnson says there is no plan for Hammond and that Chicago is further along than other locations in the process. Illinois lawmakers have not yet voted on the stadium proposal.

via NBC Sports|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#chicago
Bears stadium hopes stall as Illinois bill collapses in House
sports4 months ago

Bears stadium hopes stall as Illinois bill collapses in House

Illinois lawmakers adjourned without passing the Municipal Stadium Authority Act, stalling the Bears’ plan to build a new stadium in Illinois; with Arlington Heights and Hammond as Illinois options and Indiana still in contention, the team will reassess its path, hoping for clarity after a fall veto session, while Soldier Field’s 2033 lease provides no immediate pressure to move.

via The New York Times|
#arlington-heights#bears#hammond
Illinois House rolls out revised Bears megaprojects bill with PILOT relief
politics5 months ago

Illinois House rolls out revised Bears megaprojects bill with PILOT relief

The Illinois House unveiled a broader version of the Bears megaprojects bill, proposing that developers negotiate payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) with local taxing bodies. Under the plan, 50% of PILOT receipts would go to property tax relief (60% as homeowner rebates and 40% to a state relief fund), with a five-year sunset and a prohibition on using PILOTs for data centers. The bill also includes expanded rail-yard redevelopment incentives and requires impact reports every five years. Senate review and Gov. Pritzker’s approval are still pending, with a House vote possible this week as lawmakers weigh the plan against concerns about tax shifts and long-term local revenue.

via Capitol News Illinois|
#chicago-bears#illinois-politics#megaprojects-bill
Illinois Bears Stadium Vote Nears a Key Step Toward Arlington Heights Plan
sports5 months ago

Illinois Bears Stadium Vote Nears a Key Step Toward Arlington Heights Plan

Illinois lawmakers could move the Bears’ stadium plan forward with a vote on a PILOT deal that would freeze property‑tax assessments at the Arlington Park site, potentially paving the way for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights (or a nearby location) while balancing Chicago interests around Soldier Field; a vote could come as soon as Wednesday, signaling progress toward a final decision, though many details remain unresolved.

via Bleacher Nation|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#chicago-bears
politics6 months ago

CBC Chair Keeps Tone Reserved After Stratton Senate Primary Victory

The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Yvette Clarke, offered a curt congratulations to Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton after Stratton defeated Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic Senate primary, highlighting the party split over Gov. JB Pritzker's backing; Stratton advances to face Don Tracy in November and could become the second Black woman elected to Illinois' Senate.

via Politico|
#congressional-black-caucus#democrats#illinois-politics
Illinois Senate race spotlight turns on Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising engine
politics7 months ago

Illinois Senate race spotlight turns on Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising engine

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has emerged as the dominant fundraiser in Illinois’ Senate race, amassing about $30.5 million since 2025 and drawing scrutiny over donor sources—including ties to Palantir executives and Hindu-nationalist-linked contributors—while outside PAC money and support shift the race’s dynamics ahead of the March primary; former staffers describe a grueling fundraising culture, even as Krishnamoorthi emphasizes broad, diverse support and insists he will represent all Illinoisans.

via Chicago Tribune|
#campaign-finance#fundraising#illinois-politics
Illinois braces for cross-border Bears stadium bid as Indiana advances
politics7 months ago

Illinois braces for cross-border Bears stadium bid as Indiana advances

Illinois lawmakers say there’s no deal yet as the Chicago Bears weigh a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, where Indiana is moving forward with a bill to finance the project via bonds supported by an admission tax and an entertainment district. The Bears would invest about $2 billion, Indiana would contribute over $1 billion, and the stadium would be owned by a state authority. Governor Pritzker says progress is being made on an Illinois framework, but lawmakers warn the Illinois bill isn’t dead and tweaks may be needed. Indiana’s bill is expected to pass soon, while Illinois considers its own path; construction could start this year if a deal materializes. The proposed site near Wolf Lake sits roughly 20 miles from downtown Chicago and would require environmental and NFL approvals, keeping the plan in flux.

via Axios|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#illinois-politics