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Chicago’s proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale of all hemp-derived products citywide. On Wednesday, the City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced the measure on a 10–6 vote, sending it to the full council for consideration. #prohibition #ban

Senate Bill 1950, which began as a bill about sanitary food preparation, passed as the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act in the early morning hours of Halloween. #disability #assistedsuicide

Cook County, State Partner to Help Residents Prepare for REAL ID Requirements (Cook County, IL) - With a new federal penalty set to take...

All donated items will be distributed to local families facing hardship during the cold-weather months. #coats #donations

Federal officials portrayed the guilty plea as a significant win in the United States’ ongoing efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel, long considered one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. #guilty #elchapo

“This new investment supports key industries while giving Illinoisans the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.” #jobs #funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson praised the college for its efforts to bring communities together during the holiday season. #kwanzaa #malcolmx

“Her service, her advocacy, and her commitment to our city make her an outstanding choice. We are honored to have her lead this year’s parade.” #parade #grandmarshal

Visitors can wander beneath glowing arches, pose for photos in oversized ornaments, and watch a synchronized light show choreographed to Christmas music. #christmas #penguin

Village leaders say the landmark designation will pave the way for broader development of the site, including potential museum exhibits and educational programming in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago, historians, and religious institutions. #pope #dolton #landmark