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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

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

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

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

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

“We don’t have district boundaries, we don’t know if the City Council will have any role in filling School Board vacancies, we don’t even know the deadlines for candidates to file or the voting procedures,” stated Chicago GOP Chair Steve Boulton. #Boulton