What Happened in Springfield? Plus, Dreaming of Summer Break

What did lawmakers get done in Springfield? A $56 billion budget, a cellphone ban in schools, relief for those who lost SNAP benefits, and so much more. However, they didn’t pass a Bears stadium plan. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea break down lawmakers’ early morning sprint across the spring session finish line. Plus, school is out for CPS this week, and we’re dreaming up our ideal Chicago summer vacations. Good News: From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.

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What Happened in Springfield? Plus, Dreaming of Summer Break is an episode from City Cast Chicago by City Cast.

This episode is 36:42 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2026.

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