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Restricting Explosives in Illinois, and Why Is Chicago Flooding Worse?

Johnson is seeking to reverse a proposed $60 million cut and win new taxing authority to protect city services.

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We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.

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Daywatch: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wish list

Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Restricting explosives in Illinois, and why is Chicago flooding worse?

We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.

·Chicago, United States
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to Springfield to lobby for more funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is attempting to reestablish his relationship with state lawmakers in Springfield this week.

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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