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Data Center Power Fight: Illinois lawmakers are still under pressure to pass the POWER Act, with advocates warning that data center developers should pay for their own energy and stop shifting costs to families—while also demanding more transparency and stronger water protections. Roads & Commuting: Rockford crews are ramping up major 11th Street work, including a full closure in parts of the corridor, plus signal changes near Collins Aerospace—expect delays. Higher Ed: University of Chicago is rolling out free tuition for families under $250,000 starting fall 2027, and covering other costs for those under $125,000. Sports Business & Culture: The NFL schedule is officially out with a heavy primetime push, and Illinois fans get a local jolt too—Cage Fury Fighting Championships is debuting in Rockford June 26 at Hard Rock Casino. Energy & Health: Illinois Wesleyan announced a first-of-its-kind undergraduate quantum program, while a new study links heart attacks to higher long-term memory decline risk.

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