Lawsuit compares cannabis industry to Big Tobacco, targets 3 Chicago-based marijuana companies
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses three Chicago-based cannabis companies of deceptively marketing marijuana products as treatments for various medical conditions while downplaying potential risks. The complaint cites research linking cannabis use to mental health conditions including psychosis, depression, and anx
Housing program to give eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 toward down payment
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing announced Monday a new program that gives eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 in financial assistance to buy a new home. The Homegrown Purchase Assistance Grant is aimed at low- and moderate-income families, for whom homeownership is becoming increasingly out of
Michigan City police K9 assists in suspect’s arrest following high speed pursuit on I-94
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- A 33-year-old Chicago man is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges following a multi-county high speed police pursuit on I-94. A trooper with the Indiana State Police was conducting speed enforcement around 12:05 a.m., Saturday, on I-94 near the Burns Harbor exit when the report states
Man, 22, shot while going into home on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO - A 22-year-old man was seriously wounded in a shooting late Sunday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. The shooting occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the 6900 block of South Clyde Avenue. According to Chicago police, the man was walking into a residence when he heard gunfire and suddenly...
Midway turns 100, prayers for Betty, car show, and more things to do: Peggy...
Happy 100th anniversary to Midway Airport. It started small and is now a major international airport. Our neighborhood airport was established in 1926. This is the same year my mom was born. It was a good year. Clearing Branch Library at 6423 W. 63rd Place will be celebrating Chicago’s first...
Police: Convicted Felon Charged After Struggle With Police At Chicago Ridge Mall
A convicted felon has been charged following a confrontation with police at the Chicago Ridge Mall on Friday, according to police. Mark A. Jackson, 38, of Alsip, was charged with one felony crime of aggravated unauthorized use of a firearm by a felon, two felony charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, five m
Chicago’s journey to combat homelessness
At the beginning of this year, Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration issued their five-year blueprint on homelessness. The plan details how the Chicago government intends to provide housing and social services to those who are unhoused, aiming to make significant changes by 2031. Although there are already progr
Illinois Senate passes Bears stadium bill hours after midnight deadline
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WISH) — The Illinois Senate early Monday morning passed legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Chicago, sending it to the House for another vote. The stadium authority bill passed with a vote of 37-17, hours after the midnight deadline for meeting adjournment. Lawmakers reportedly scrapped a Bears
Brennan’s Burger Shack Sets Up In Edison Park And More Northwest Side Food News
EDISON PARK — A string of restaurants have opened on the Far Northwest Side, serving everything from smash burgers to quesabirria tacos. 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. An Edison Park native is returning home to bring gourmet smash burgers to the popular Emerald...
Walgreens robbed at gunpoint in Logan Square
A Walgreens drugstore was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Logan Square community early Monday morning.
