All 3 minutes of this video are a pleasure to watch. Cooper did not back down against the one-time governor of Illinois, cementing his standing as a great interviewer. To his credit, Blago takes the beating in stride and would […]
“A little over a month after Chicago made recreational marijuana legal, the City Council is considering whether to decriminalize what are termed “entheogenic” plants that contain psychoactive substances that can induce a spiritual experience.” | learn more
Without retail locations for grocery pickup, they’ve struggled to retain customers. “A Chicago tech success story is abandoning its native home as companies like Instacart and Amazon provide what it couldn’t here.” | learn more
Surprise? “A survey shows concerns over taxes, regulatory requirements and perceived economic conditions.” | learn more
“After years of asking the Park District to rename Douglas Park to [Frederick Douglass Park] no avail, someone took matters into their own hands.” The park is formally named after Stephen Douglas, a civil war era Illinois Senator on the […]
Down in Champaign, IL there was once a bar called KAMS. It was well known for the best of parties and the worst of odors. Last year, it was finally closed and the building demolished. This year, it reopened in […]
“Everyone who works in a newly legalized pot store must undergo a state background check. And that’s putting a pinch on hiring.” I wouldn’t be too hard on IDFPR, the department responsible for licensing, since I bet they’re not getting […]
As recreational pot became legal in Illinois this month, the city installed ‘amnesty boxes’ at both airports to allow travelers to ditch their pot before security screening. One enterprising man decided to reach in and redeem a prize instead. And […]
The Chicago Sun Times reports: “We examined how the CTU uses its considerable financial muscle and found nearly $1.5 million from its dues-funded budget went to politics and lobbying over 15 months. And a union foundation cut back sharply on […]
It will take an act of the U.S. Congress to make it a reality, but this sounds great! 35 states introduced legislation to do the same last year. [I don’t suggest you click this link because the dumb local news […]