After marijuana reclassified, Illinois businesses see opportunities
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.
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.
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers strike as contract talks stall
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Delays reported in Chicago body removal services after contract change
There is a backlog in the removal of bodies in Chicago, according to those who did it for years.
There is a backlog in the removal of bodies in Chicago, according to those who did it for years.
Chicago mayor to lobby state lawmakers to preserve $12M in potential lost revenue
Johnson and other suburban mayors say the loss of state revenue would impact local governments' ability to provide key services.
Johnson and other suburban mayors say the loss of state revenue would impact local governments' ability to provide key services.
Video gambling debate in Chicago area grows over crime, revenue concerns
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
Losing a lifeline: Chicago South Side residents push back against Walgreens closure
A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens prepares to close its doors, raising concerns about access to critical health care.
A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens prepares to close its doors, raising concerns about access to critical health care.
Ex-Waukegan police officer convicted of reckless conduct during 2023 arrest
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
US Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Chicago lawsuit against gun shop
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would not hear a challenge to the City of Chicago’s lawsuit against a Northwest Indiana gun shop.
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would not hear a challenge to the City of Chicago’s lawsuit against a Northwest Indiana gun shop.
Breaking down SCOTUS's decision on access to abortion pill
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.
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
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.
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.
Public urged to avoid Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as police investigate
Authorities are asking the public to avoid a Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs as they investigate an incident.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid a Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs as they investigate an incident.
War in Iran: Strikes in Strait of Hormuz could reignite conflict
New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could reignite the war in Iran as the ceasefire faces its biggest test to date.
New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could reignite the war in Iran as the ceasefire faces its biggest test to date.
Marijuana reclassification's impact on Illinois cannabis businesses
A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry.
A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry.
Marijuana reclassified federally, bringing major changes to Illinois cannabis industry
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.
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'
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.
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.
A bomb threat at a Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs prompted an evacuation and a large police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Closure of Chicago Walgreens a big loss for South Side community
On Chicago's South Side, residents are pushing back on the closure of a Walgreens, which they argue would deprive them of easy access to life-saving medication.
On Chicago's South Side, residents are pushing back on the closure of a Walgreens, which they argue would deprive them of easy access to life-saving medication.
Are prediction markets rigged? Wall Street Journal reporter explains who really wins | ChicagoLIVE
Neil Mehta of The Wall Street Journal breaks down new findings showing a small group of traders dominate profits on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Neil Mehta of The Wall Street Journal breaks down new findings showing a small group of traders dominate profits on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Bolingbrook man sentenced in fentanyl overdose death in Kane County
A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose in Kane County.
A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose in Kane County.
A cup of coffee that sends kids to music class? It exists on Chicago's West Side
In East Garfield Park, a nonprofit that gave hundreds of kids their first instrument is now giving the neighborhood its first real gathering place in years.
In East Garfield Park, a nonprofit that gave hundreds of kids their first instrument is now giving the neighborhood its first real gathering place in years.