Amid the flurry of legislation was a measure prohibiting state universities from admitting students based on familial and donor ties, an expansion of the ban on sales of e-cigarettes to minors and a bill prohibiting stores from stocking alcoholic beverages near non-alcoholic lookalikes.
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State Lawmakers Pass 250 Bills, Including Measure Targeting ‘Legacy’ Admissions at Public Universities
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
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Week in Review: ShotSpotter Debate; Legislative Session Wraps Up in Springfield
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Chicago City Council bucks the mayor and votes to keep ShotSpotter. And it’s a wrap — almost — on the legislative session in Springfield.
Bill Banning Illinois From Aiding Other States’ Investigations Into Abortion Services Clears General Assembly
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
The bill is one of several responses Illinois lawmakers have passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade. It came in response to legislative efforts in other states to ban or severely limit access to abortion services.
Chicago Police Intend to Be More ‘Judicious’ in Canceling Officers’ Days Off as City Announces Summer Safety Plans
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Mayor Brandon Johnson, speaking Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center, joined Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling and other department leaders to unveil the city’s summer safety plans ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Mayor Johnson’s Pick for RTA Board Withdraws From Consideration After Aldermanic Pushback
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
The Rev. Ira Acree, who was selected by Mayor Brandon Johnson to serve on the board, announced Friday he is no longer seeking that seat due to aldermanic resistance that began after he faced pointed questions during his confirmation hearing earlier this month.
Bringing the Bling: Jewelry, Decorative Arts – and Oddities – From Prominent Local Families Flash Brilliance at Historic Chicago Mansion
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
A new exhibition illuminates the jewels in city collections, both private and institutional. There are enough gorgeous gems and decorative art objects here to fill a whole season of “Antiques Roadshow.”
Latino Veterans Join Forces for Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies in Chicago
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Whether laying wreaths, flying American flags or donning red poppies, Chicagoans unite over Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans who served in the U.S. military.
Thousands of Immigrants in Illinois May Lose Their Health Care as Advocates Call for More Funding
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
The programs rolled out during the pandemic, providing benefits for immigrant adults and seniors. They offered health coverage for low-income individuals who did not qualify for Medicaid because of their immigration status.
Advocates Underscore Need for Statewide Reentry Programs as Several Bills Aimed at Supporting People With Criminal Records Stall
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Illinois legislators this week approved a bill to restructure an oversight board in charge of distributing state money to courts that provide prison alternatives, while other criminal justice measures introduced throughout the session remain stalled.
Cannabis Bill Moving Forward in Springfield Restricts Sale of ‘Delta-8’ and THC, Puts Limits on CBD Products
May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Starting in July, Illinois would ban the sale of any hemp-derived THC, or delta-8, from being sold, except at state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. That means those products would no longer be sold at breweries, gas stations and specialty lounges and stores.
Think Cicadas Are Strange? Meet the Foam-Farting Spittlebug
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
The tiny critters are almost impossible to spot, but you can’t miss their bubbles.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, May 23, 2024 - Full Show
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
School funding and a crackdown on THC — the latest from Springfield. And ahead of Memorial Day weekend, we hear stories from Latinos who served in the military.
Justice Department Sues Ticketmaster Owner, Asks Court to Break Up Company’s Monopoly on Live Events
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
The sweeping antitrust lawsuit was brought with 30 state and district attorneys general and seeks to dismantle the monopoly they say is squeezing out smaller promoters, hurting artists and drowning ticket buyers in fees.
Chicago School Board Approves New 4-Year Contract With Support Staff Backed by SEIU Local 73
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a new agreement with unionized staffers represented by Service Employees International Union Local 73.
Northwestern President Defends Deal With Student Protesters to US House Committee: ‘We Had to Get the Encampment Down’
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities defended their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force, telling a House committee on Thursday that they defused the danger without ceding ground to protesters.
Angel Reese Excelling On and Off the Court in Rookie WNBA Season With the Chicago Sky
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
The Chicago Sky rookie said the perception that it’s only Indiana’s Caitlin Clark that’s raising the profile of the league is misleading. The league’s had tremendous growth in attendance, TV ratings and merchandise sold already.
Chicago Beaches Will Open Friday, Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s What You Need to Know
May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Beaches in Chicago will open Friday at 11 a.m. for the 2024 season – just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy those Chicago summer days.
