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
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
The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare
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
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
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
The state legislative scorecard evaluated lawmakers on 16 bills from the 2025 session, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect scores. #scorecards
Flanked by members of the most affected communities, Boulton called out Senators Durbin and Duckworth, saying that the federal government should step up. #migrants