The interesting thing to me here is the methodology. They used nutrient biomarkers in blood instead of surveys to understand diet, and fMRI scans rather cognitive tests to understand brain activity. “A new [University of Illinois] study links higher levels […]
Our last mention of the notorious 50-year-tenured Chicago Alderman was last March when the Tribune called him out for conflict of interest. Well now, he was federally charged with shaking down a Burger King franchisee for money. There are 8 […]
NPR Illinois discusses the challenges involved in passing legislation to legalize pot in Illinois. Everybody’s pretty much on board with the idea, but debate ensues about how much to tax it and where the money should go. | learn more
“Fei Wang, an associate professor of cell and molecular biology, was dismissed after university trustees determined that he falsified data on a grant application. The professor has sued the university, saying that officials did not fully investigate the claims.” | […]
Maybe this is premature, but JB did make legal recreational pot one of his major campaign issues. “Can Illinois come from behind to beat Michigan to gains from recreational marijuana?” | learn more
Research and time-lines from the Chicago Tribune suggest sketchy quid pro quo relationships. However, the dollar amounts are often so small ($500) that I’m in awe of that actually working as an effective bribe. Maybe? | learn more
The Chicago Tribune dives into the growth of the video gambling industry inside bars, truck stops, donut shops and other small establishments. “Video gambling’s revenues have grown by more than 75 percent in just the last three years in Illinois.” | learn […]
“The use of medical marijuana is growing in Illinois thanks in part to recent changes in legislation that allows cannabis to be used as an alternative to opioid pain medication.” |learn more
“PTSD has become the most common qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Illinois, and more doctors are authorizing patients to use cannabis.” | learn more
The practice has long been banned in Illinois, but is now a gubernatorial campaign issue. “[O]n the March primary ballot, voters in 10 of Chicago’s wards and roughly 100 precincts will be asked whether they support rent control” | learn more