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Latino Leaders Urge Cook County State’s Attorney to Safeguard Elections in Cicero

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According to the former congressman, more than 300 residents have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the past six months. #latino #elections #vote
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Illinois House Committee Advances Bill to Block Local Regulation of Sports Betting

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Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation
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Mayor Johnson Vetoes Chicago Hemp Ordinance, Citing Impact on Small Businesses

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Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago
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Op-Ed: Chicago’s Public Safety Gains Show Why Smart Investments Matter

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Chicago’s ability to compete for top talent and investment depends on its continued commitment to safe, stable communities. #investments #safety
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Chicago City Council Vote on Hemp Regulation Draws Criticism from Industry Advocates

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

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

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The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare
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Hemp Industry Pushes Back as Chicago Committee Advances Citywide Sales Ban

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

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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
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City Council Approves Ordinance Expanding Accessory Dwelling Units Across Chicago

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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
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