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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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Op-Ed: Letter to the Editor

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Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped
Chicago

Illinois Accountability Commission Hearing Reveals New Footage, Testimony on Federal Enforcement Actions

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Commission officials said requests for testimony were extended to current and former federal leaders tied to the initiative, but none participated in the hearing. #hearing #
Community

Rep. Sheehan Responds to Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer, Criticizes Pretrial Policies

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also criticized provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, arguing that the state’s pretrial system allows repeat violent offenders to remain free despite prior offenses and violations. #shooting #policeofficers #safe-t
Chicago

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
Chicago

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
Politics

Illinois House Republicans Slam Democrat Supermajority for Budget Shortfall and Policy Priorities

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“We have to focus on the important things—budget, ethics, and voter disenfranchisement...” #illinois

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