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Pritzker talks about the Bears' push for a new stadium | First Listen

By Sean Crawford

Published January 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM CST

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First Listen for Weds. Jan. 14, 2026:

- Gov. JB Pritzker said he has been meeting with the Chicago Bears leadership about helping the team as as it pushes for a new stadium. But Pritzker has stopped short of taxpayers funding the project.

- More groups want to intervene in the Trump Administration lawsuit seeking Illinois voter data.

- The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether employees should be paid for work-related activities when they are off the clock.

- A longtime LGBTQ+ lobbyist and advocate has died.

- A police chase in Menard County leads to two arrests.