SPRINGFIELD ( Capitol News Illinois )

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The General Assembly will return for the annual fall veto session from Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 28-30 with several key items on their agenda.

Federal immigration and law enforcement actions in the Chicago area are weighing on lawmakers’ minds, however. Legislative leaders say they are considering how to respond.

Other topics from the spring session remain unresolved, and it is still unclear whether energy or public transportation reform bills will pass this month.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President Don Harmon are keeping expectations low for the six-day session, but they said issues involving affordability will be a priority.

One issue that won’t be on the fall agenda is legislation to help the Chicago Bears bui

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