Chicago South Side residents push back against Walgreens closure
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A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens at 86th Street and Cottage Grove prepares to close its doors on June 4, raising concerns about access to critical healthcare services in Chicago’s 6th Ward.

Chicago leaders debate video gambling risks, rewards
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A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying, with supporters touting potential revenue and critics warning of crime and addiction risks.

After marijuana reclassified, Illinois businesses see opportunities
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A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry. The Trump administration has reclassified marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, allowing for expanded medical research. 

DOJ goes after IL schools, Chicago gambling debate | The Chicago Report
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Why the Department of Justice is targeting Illinois schools for teaching "gender ideology"; a Chicago alderman wants to limit city officials' ability to bet on prediction markets; and why one South Side community is slamming Walgreens for closing their local store.

Trump admin probes Illinois schools over teaching 'gender ideology' | The Chicago Report
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Dozens of Illinois school districts are in the crosshairs of a federal investigation over teaching so-called "gender ideology," but it's still unclear exactly what the probe is about.

Breaking down SCOTUS's decision on access to abortion pill
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Carolyn Shapiro, a Chicago law professor, joined the show to break down the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily allow access to an abortion medication.

Some Chicago-area leaders worry video gambling brings too much crime
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A debate over video gambling is heating up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs over whether the revenue it brings is worth the potential increase in crime.

Marijuana reclassified federally, bringing major changes to Illinois cannabis industry
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Cannabis has been moved to a less restrictive federal category, a historic shift expected to expand research and growth for Illinois businesses while it remains illegal at the federal level.

Chicago body removal backlog leads to long delays: 'Lots of angry families'
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When someone dies, the body needs to be taken to the proper place, but a backlog in the field is causing anguish for families and frustration for first responders.

All-clear given after northwest suburban Costco evacuated due to bomb threat

A bomb threat at a Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs prompted an evacuation and a large police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Push for $25 minimum wage gains momentum amid rising costs
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Chicago leaders are backing a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, arguing stagnant pay hasn’t kept up with soaring costs for essentials like gas, housing and healthcare.