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What marijuana rescheduling would mean for Illinois, from tax changes to heath studies
As the federal government considers reclassifying marijuana to a lower level controlled substance, the billion dollar industry and cannabis community in Illinois say it's a cause for celebration.
Man's body recovered from Calumet River on Chicago's Far South Side
A man's body was recovered from the Calumet River on Chicago's Far South Side Wednesday morning, according to officials. Authorities said the man's remains were located in the water at around 7:50 a.m. in the 9100 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. A death investigation is underway pending autopsy...
When, where will cicadas be in Illinois? Do they bite? What to know in historic emergence
Cicada mania is about to be in full force as the start of what will be a historic emergence is underway, but what should you know before the season peaks?. There are plenty of questions surrounding the 2024 cicada emergence, with many wondering where they will hit hardest, how loud they will be, how long do they last?
Pritzker "Following the Request" of Slain Officer's Family in Avoiding Funeral
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. Governor JB Pritzker said Monday he was not offended the family of a murdered Chicago Police officer did not want he or Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to attend the officer’s funeral. A...
Eye On Illinois: If we’re consolidating transit agencies, why not think really big?
That’s my thought after considering reports of a plan to consolidate Chicago and suburban public transportation agencies. In 2022, with the exhaustion of federal COVID-19 relief money in sight, state lawmakers ordered a sustainability plan from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Last September, Metra, Pace and the CTA reportedly faced a combined annual budget shortfall of at least $730 million by 2026, but some projections include a shorter timeline.
Father arrested after allegedly shooting 19-year-old son to death at Will County forest preserve
WILL COUNTY, Ill. - A man was shot dead at a Will County forest preserve this week. Fred Beaugard, 56, of Romeoville, was charged with first-degree murder. At about 7:50 p.m. on Monday, the Forest Preserve District of Will County police received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Lake Renwick Preserve – Turtle Lake Access in Plainfield.
Chicago weather: Another warm and sunny day but storms ramp up to end the week
CHICAGO - We have a few spotty showers and a rumble of thunder as of this writing south of Chicago. Rain will be moving out shortly, with dry skies for most of today. Mostly sunny skies are on the way today with highs in the mid 70s. Tonight, partly cloudy skies and a shower chance return.
Chicago woman sentenced in $16M COVID-relief fraud scheme
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Milica Sumakovic, 33, was sentenced on April 25...
Bellwood family mourns 16-year-old killed in car crash
It was like any other Friday night as the Gutiérrez household took a quick trip to get dinner. But at about 9 p.m. that April 5, just three blocks from their Bellwood home, a car crashed into them in a hit-and-run. María René Gutiérrez Santos, 16, a student at...
Illinois woman sentenced to 3.5 years for transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Monday after she and three other women were caught transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County in 2022. A judge sentenced Jennilee Janae Velez, 22, of Addison, Illinois, to 3.5 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and a quantity of oxycodone. Once she is released from prison, she will begin a two-year term of supervised released.
Warmth and Breezes Usher in Chicago Spring Despite Looming Showers and Storms
As Chicagoans break out their spring jackets to bask in the warm breeze of the season's first day, the National Weather Service cautions that sporadic showers and thunderstorms are on the horizon, starting tonight. "Happy first day of May! It will be warm and breezy today with highs in the 70s." But the agency warns that thunderstorms could roll in overnight, leading up to what could be a wet end to the workweek, according to the NWS Chicago.
Former COO of Illinois hospital sentenced for pocketing over $620K in hospital funds
CHICAGO - The ex-Chief Operating Officer of an Illinois hospital has been sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison for unlawfully pocketing over $620,000 in hospital funds. Robert Spadoni, 59, of Darien, pleaded guilty earlier in the year to a charge of mail fraud. Robert Spadoni, previously an attorney who...
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