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Illinois quick hits: Stadium opposition grows; stormy weather impacts state

Stadium opposition grows The Chicago Bears face another obstacle in its plans to build a new lakefront stadium. The Chicago advocacy group Friends of the Parks says it is prepared to fight for the lakefront. Like Soldier Field, the new stadium would be built on parkland that is owned by the Chicago Park District, which raises further issues. Stormy weather impacts state Severe weather impacted parts of Illinois Tuesday. A strong line of thunderstorms moved through the state during the morning hours. Dozens of farm animals were rescued after a barn collapse in Harvard near the Wisconsin border….