Pritzker Signs Inform Act Into Law
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Inform Act into law to help crack down on the smash-and-grab crime sprees. He ...
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Are There Neurological Effects in Marijuana Consumption During Adolescence?
Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States. The legalization of marijuana, apparent for recreational use in ...
Cresco Labs Set to Be the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Firm
The Chicago-based company, Cresco Labs, is set to become America's largest cannabis firm. On March 24, 2022, they announced they ...
Illinois SAFE-T Act Faces Opposition While Supporters Want More Change
Under the SAFE-T Act, someone has to directly cause the death of an individual for them to be indicted on ...
ISBE Proposes Changing K-8 Testing
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is proposing to change the state's K-8 testing system. They will be virtually ...
Kehrein Center for the Arts a Cornerstone of the Austin Community
Kehrein Center for the Arts (KCA) is located at 5628 West Washington Boulevard in the Austin community of Chicago, Illinois. ...
Illinois to Remove More Lead Pipes by 2022
The state of Illinois is about to get 288 million lead-pipe replacements and other programs that deal with the state's ...
Conversation With Illinois State Rep. Lakesia Collins
Every Month the Chicago Leader "Spotlights" Community Leaders. Lakesia Collins is not a name many people from Chicago know, but ...
Illinois Bans Leaving Idling Cars Untended as Thefts Increase in Winter
Leaving a car idle has only one benefit which is to warm up the inside for comfort. However, it is ...
COVID-19 Cases Are on the Rise in Illinois
Over the past week, Chicago and the state of Illinois have seen a 20% rise in COVID-19 cases. For several ...
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