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At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production, a new industry has emerged in which chemicals are extracted from hemp plants to produce intoxicating and potentially dangerous products that are currently unregulated. #bill

Prosecutors said they expect to rest their case Tuesday, and Madigan’s defense attorneys said they will be ready to start that day. #trial

Illinois is home to 16 casinos, 15 approved sportsbooks and a network of more than 8,700 licensed video gaming establishments. #licenced

Patrael Williams was last seen in the 800 block of Greenwood Avenue in Ford Heights on Monday, Dec. 9. #missing

The Lisle FD, Woodridge FD, and Darien Fire Department were on scene and put out the fire. #fire

A jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago earlier this year heard testimony from seven of Johnson’s victims before convicting him of sex trafficking and other offenses. #trafficking

The $15.5 million contract was awarded to Miami Marine Services for site preparation and riverbed rock removal for the engineered channel. #contruction

“I am extremely proud of the members of our Outreach team, who work hard every day to make sure that homeowners understand how their assessments and property taxes work,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. #homes

The Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program (UCPGP) provides grant funding to develop a plan that will address problems associated with the collection and treatment of wastewater in an unsewered community. #sewer

This groundbreaking program aims to bring neighbors together on a digital platform, fostering a deeper sense of connection and collaboration among residents. #hazelcrest