City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban

Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.

City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban
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Chicago City Council tried to override the mayor's decision on the hemp ban. Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a ban passed by city council last week. Joanie Lum is here with what this means for the hemp industry.

Officials confirm body found is missing man
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Elgin police confirm the body found in the river yesterday is that of a missing man.

Faith leaders allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday
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Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.

Man missing since November found dead in Fox River in Chicago suburbs: police

A man who was reported missing in Chicago’s west suburbs was found dead Tuesday in the Fox River near a dam in South Elgin, authorities said.

Wildfire smoke, rain leave cars coated in dust across Chicagoland

Overnight rainfall left an unpleasant surprise for drivers across Chicagoland Wednesday who woke up to find their cars coated in dust and grime.

Faith leaders allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday

Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.

Airbags stolen from dozens of Hondas in Lake View: police

Chicago Police are warning Lake View residents that late Honda models are being targeted in a recent spree of airbag burglaries.

Infant rescued after stroller rolls into Lake Michigan, police say

An 8-month-old girl was rescued from Lake Michigan on Wednesday after her stroller rolled into the water on Chicago's North Side, authorities said. 

Cook County assessor candidates spar over property taxes, campaign donations | Chicago Report Debates
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The two Democratic primary candidates for Cook County assessor sparred over their approach to reigning in property taxes and campaign contributions on Wednesday night’s Chicago Report Debate.

 Cook County assessor candidates on Trump Tower | Chicago Report Debates
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Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.

Bears stadium proposal: Property tax freeze?
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Illinois is negotiating a bill that would allow a potential Bears megadevelopment in Arlington Heights to avoid paying taxes based on assessed value and instead negotiate tax rates. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes weigh in.

How often should property tax assessments be done?
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Are tri-annual property tax assessments the way to go? Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes answer.

Fritz Kaegi calls former assessor system ‘rigged’
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“Rigged”: Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County assessor’s office was once corrupt and argues he cleaned it up. Pat Hynes calls it a “failed office.”

Can anything be done about vacancy rates in the Loop? | Chicago Report Debates
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Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.