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‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000 (Capitol News Illinois) - SPRINGFIELD - A crowd of over a...

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

The funding supports two critical infrastructure efforts: the long-anticipated Red Line Extension (RLE) and the ongoing Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) project. #cta #funding #projects

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

Pritzker noted that governors from both political parties have historically defended their authority over state National Guard units, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control to ensure readiness and respond to local needs. #tsa #trump #funding

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

The production draws from real events surrounding Terrapin Theatre’s The Love Song of Saul Alinsky and its post-show panel featuring Obama. #chicago #theater

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports

The announcement follows a successful 2025–26 season for the historic Chicago venue, which included the U.S. debut of Bernadette, The Musical and marked continued growth in original productions. #fall #theater #chicago