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Stadium Politics: Chicago Bears leadership says its “sole focus” is now Hammond, Indiana, after due diligence on the Lost Marsh site and continued work on the nearby Wolf Lake Terminal—while also insisting the team will stay the “Chicago Bears” and that Illinois talks have been “minimal.” Local School Funding: Chicago Public Schools’ board voted to place two non-binding referendums on the November ballot—one for a statewide millionaires tax and another targeting owners of vacant city land—to pressure lawmakers as the district faces ongoing budget strain. City Finance: Mayor Brandon Johnson pledged Chicago will make the full $260 million supplemental pension payment this year, citing property tax delays as a timing issue. Labor & Culture: University of Chicago Press workers won a landslide union election, setting up first-contract bargaining. Child Welfare Accountability: Illinois DCFS blamed “significant miscommunication” for missed court dates in a Capitol News Illinois FOIA case tied to foster care records. Public Safety: Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported results from a July speed enforcement campaign funded through IDOT. Community & Crime Victims: Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz received a Marsy’s Law for Illinois Champion of Victims’ Rights award. Consumer Fraud: Champaign tied for 16th in Illinois for BBB scam reports in July, with five reports.

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