Ald. Carrie Austin Withdraws From Race For Democratic Committeeperson In 34th Ward

Austin needed 925 signatures on her nominating petitions to run for Democratic committeeman of the 34th Ward, but a challenge left her with only 516 valid signatures.

• Dec 30, 2019

New Laws And Taxes In 2020: Recreational Marijuana, Minimum Wage Increase, And More For Illinois

Starting Jan. 1, anyone over the age of 21 can buy and use recreational marijuana in Illinois. That doesn't mean they can carry it or light up anywhere they want, though.

• Dec 30, 2019

Big Rush For Medical Marijuana Users To Stock Up Ahead Of Recreational Legalization

There is a rush for medical marijuana users to stock up before the crush expected Wednesday, when recreational cannabis becomes legal.

• Dec 30, 2019

Legal Marijuana Sales May Spark Midwest Interstate Tension

Illinois is the 11th state to broadly allow marijuana's use and sale, shrinking early states' market advantage and ability to draw tourists.

• Dec 29, 2019

Victim's Mother Wants Action As State Government Gridlock Ties Up Program To Prevent Expressway Shootings

Government gridlock is tying up a program meant to deter gunfire on Illinois expressways.

• Dec 26, 2019

Illinois Gaming Board Seeks To Revoke Gold Rush Gaming Owner Rick Heidner's License

The Illinois Gaming Board has accused Gold Rush Gaming owner Rick Heidner of offering a $5 million "illegal inducement" to a gambling parlor chain owner.

• Dec 26, 2019

Mayor Lightfoot Issues Letter To U.S. State Department Authorizing Refugee Resettlement In Chicago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday submitted a letter to the U.S. State Department that gave consent to refugee resettlement in Chicago.

• Dec 24, 2019

Law Mandating Upgrade To Expressway Cameras Is Supposed To Go Into Effect Jan. 1, But Movement Is Not Evident

Some cameras are supposed to get an upgrade so they can record video, and help catch gunmen that are targeting drivers on busy Chicago expressways.

• Dec 23, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Talks About First Year In Office, Plans For Graduated Income Tax And Pension Reform

There have been successes, but there remain some tough sells ahead for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

• Dec 22, 2019

Crowd Turns Out To Remember Former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher

A crowd turned out on Saturday to remember former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher, one of the first African American mayors of a large U.S. city.

• Dec 21, 2019

Has City Council Black Caucus Been Divided After Splitting Over Marijuana Sales Delay?

Angry words sharply divided the City Council Black Caucus as its members split this week over a proposal to delay sales of recreational marijuana.

• Dec 19, 2019

Mayor Proposes Allowing Pot Use At Tobacco Shops, Cigar Bars, And Hookah Lounges

Cigar bars, hookah lounges, and other tobacco shops would be authorized to allow customers to smoke weed sometime next year, under a proposed ordinance Mayor Lori Lightfoot has introduced to the City Council.

• Dec 19, 2019

Tunney Plans To Allow Hard Liquor Sales At Wrigley Field Plaza, But Won't Relax Other Rules At Gallagher Way

Tunney wasn't willing to relax the rules regarding how many non-game events the team could host, or how late they could keep Gallagher Way open after games, concerts, or festivals.

• Dec 19, 2019

President Trump Impeached By U.S. House: What Chicago Area Lawmakers Said In Debate

Members of Congress on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump – charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

• Dec 18, 2019

A Timeline Of Today's Events: House Votes To Impeach President Trump In Historic Vote Along Party Lines

The House of Representatives has voted to approve the first of two articles of impeachment against President Trump.

• Dec 18, 2019

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