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- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially launches her bid to become Chicago's next mayor | First ListenMendoza is considered a top contender in the upcoming race.4 min
- A call for Chicago's embattled top federal prosecutor to resign | First ListenIllinois' two U.S. senators are calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to step down.4 min
- Illinois legislature session ends with no bears stadium agreement and a new state budget | First ListenThe legislature met into the early morning hours Monday before ending the spring session.4 min
- The Springfield Cultural Arts Festival is at Union Square Park in Springfield Saturday | First ListenMonica Zanetti Reed with the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation says this will be a free arts and entertainment event in Downtown Springfield7 min
- Bills intended to curtail excessive home and auto insurance rates move to the Governor | First ListenEach bill prohibits insurers from imposing excessive or discriminatory rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Insurance4 min
- President Trump criticizes Illinois' governor and Chicago's mayor over safety | First ListenThe President says the city of Chicago should ask for his help in controlling the streets.4 min
- "Mamma Mia" opens Friday at The Muni | First ListenMeredith Crifasi (Sophie) and Matthew Woodson (Sky) talk about the show that will have audience members dancing in their seats. Tickets and more information at themuni.org.7 min
- Illinois lawmakers still have several goals to reach before the spring session ends | First ListenGovernor Pritzker says the state budget is the top priority.4 min
- Illinois' spring legislative session is nearing an end | First ListenIllinois lawmakers still have a few things to tackle in their final week.3 min
- Route 66 Centennial celebration already pulling in an increase in visitors to Springfield | First ListenSpringfield Convention and Visitors Bureau's Amy Beadle discusses upcoming events and some of the impact of the Route 66 Centennial.7 min
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