Social equity cannabis entrepreneurs still face hurdles, demand action from state
Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.
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Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.
If you're looking for real talk from real Chicagoans, you go where they go. So that's what CBS 2 did to find out what residents hope from their new mayor.
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
The campaign is over, and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is the learning the nuts and bolts of the job she worked hard to get.
Kirk addressed his continuing recovery from a stroke, his achievements in office, and the current state of U.S. politics.
The law will be allowed to go into effect while the case is reviewed by the Appeals Court.
A fifth defendant, Dominic Pezzola, was found not guilty of the most serious charge, seditious conspiracy.
Advocates want the money to help stop the exodus of workers providing services for that community.
Busloads of migrants have been shipped to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Many have been sleeping at Chicago Police stations.
Federal prosecutors accused the defendants of using their influence to reward former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his associates.
Madigan is set to go on trial next year.
The bottom line is that Mayor Lightfoot says there are no more resources – and she called the move from Texas inhumane and dangerous.
U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn granted an injunction prohibiting Illinois from enforcing the ban statewide.
In the Hyde Park neighborhood, Johnson made a "retail visit" to the Sip and Savor Coffee Shop at 5301 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed former Vice President Mike Pence in February.
