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Lawmakers consider legislation to clear the way for development on Lake Michigan By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO –

A coalition of Democratic politicians, labor unions and environmental groups is advocating to put an offshore wind farm off the coast of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side.

Lawmakers consider legislation to clear the way for development on Lake Michigan

The bill, if signed into law, would help Illinois apply for federal funding to build a wind farm and establish a critical source of clean energy, supporters say.

Boss Paul Jewell felt fans shouldnt be too downcast after yesterday’s 2-1 home defeat to Leicester City, the Blues’ first home loss since January 2nd. The Town manager believes the club’s form since the turn of the year and climb away from the relegation zone is a sign that progress is being made.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has admitted he was disappointed not to be named Blues boss when he was interviewed for the role after Joe Royle’s departure in May 2006. Pearson, who was the assistant manager at West Brom at the time, was interviewed by then-Town chairman David Sheepshanks and chief executive Derek Bowden but lost out to retiring Blues skipper Jim Magilton.

First-half goals from Neal Maupay and Ollie Watkins saw Brentford to a comfortable victory over the Blues at Griffin Park. Maupay slammed home the opener in the 20th minute, moments after Collin Quaner had hit the post for the Blues when through on goal, then Watkins netted the second eight minutes later after the Bees made the most of a Flynn Downes error.

Town’s new era gets under way on the field on Saturday afternoon when the Blues host the MK Dons at Portman Road. New chairman Mike OLeary will watch his first game in his new role.

New Blues chairman Mike O’Leary says it’s crazy that a club the size of Town is in League One and that promotion to the Championship and then to the Premier League is the target of the new ownership, who took charge earlier today.

Town spent £303,978 on agents and intermediaries between February 2016 and the end of this January’s transfer window.