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Chicago City Council Vote on Hemp Regulation Draws Criticism from Industry Advocates

Opponents of the ordinance say the ban on edible hemp products will have unintended consequences for people who rely on them for health and wellness purposes. #hehmp #citycouncil #regulation

Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at ‘not a campaign event’

The mayor repeated his opposition to a debt collection measure in the council-approved budget, which allows the city to sell city debt to private collectors. #budget #chicago

Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor

The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare

Hemp Industry Pushes Back as Chicago Committee Advances Citywide Sales Ban

Committee members have framed the move as a child-safety measure, but industry advocates say that explanation doesn’t align with the facts—or with years of prior requests from hemp businesses for age restrictions. #hemp #ban

Illinois Hemp Industry Group Urges Chicago City Council to Reject Proposed Hemp Product Ban

The proposed ordinance would bar licensed businesses—and their employees or agents—from possessing, selling or distributing any hemp-derived cannabinoid products on their premises. #hemp #ban

City Council Approves Ordinance Expanding Accessory Dwelling Units Across Chicago

The ordinance, championed by 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson, expands the use of ADUs—also known as coach houses, basement apartments, and granny flats—beyond pilot zones and makes them legal in every neighborhood. #housing

Illinois Environmental Council Releases 2025 Environmental Scorecards for Lawmakers and Chicago Aldermen

The state legislative scorecard evaluated lawmakers on 16 bills from the 2025 session, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect scores. #scorecards

Ald. Lee Elected New Chair of Chicago City Council Women’s Caucus

Alderwoman Nicole Lee is the first Asian American woman and Chinese American to serve on Chicago’s City Council. #chicago

Chicago Republicans: The City Council Was Strong-armed to Block the Voice of the People on Sanctuary City Status!

Today’s Special Meeting of the City Council to consider placing “sanctuary city” status on a Chicago-exclusive referendum ballot... #immigration

Chicago GOP Urges “No” Vote to Chicago’s Migrant Care Package

Flanked by members of the most affected communities, Boulton called out Senators Durbin and Duckworth, saying that the federal government should step up. #migrants

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