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Cannabis industry leaders in Chicago commended President Donald Trump for signing an executive order Thursday that could reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug and create a path for further medical research. The move would change cannabis from a Schedule …

When students at dozens of schools across Illinois return to class in January, they may find that support services they depend on, such as mental health programs and food pantries, have disappeared. The Trump administration informed ACT Now Illinois last …

Last season’s trip to the state finals in Champaign made an impact on Rich’s Kavon Ammons. The Raptors lost to Warren in the Class 4A semifinals and then dropped a close one to Evanston in the third-place game. “The experience …

A Village of Broadview committee shot down an attempt to advance an ordinance that would restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from expanding their property under certain criteria. Members of the public expressed concerns and confusion over the proposal’s apparent …

MONTREAL — Life without Connor Bedard is proving to be as grueling for the Blackhawks in 2025-26 as it was in 2023-24. The Hawks produced little offense Thursday against the Canadiens in a 4-1 loss, recording only 15 shots on goal …

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, …

The tradition-rich holiday tournaments in Illinois are always highly anticipated for the high school basketball fan. Several tip off this weekend with the majority starting right after Christmas. But first a big night in the Catholic League awaits. A pair …

Moon alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and big decisions from 9:15 to 10:55 p.m. Chicago time. The new moon peaks at 7:43 p.m. CST. After that, it moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average …

Emma Nightingale (right) has been charged with the murder of her 70-year-old mother, Lorna Nightingale(Picture: Suffolk Police/SWNS) A 36-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her 70-year-old mother after they both disappeared for several months earlier this year. …

The bug fixes come only a couple of weeks after the Google Pixel’s regular monthly update (Picture: Getty) An unexpected update fixing a potentially serious vulnerability in recent Google Pixel phones is being rolled out. Owners of models in the …

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Covert operations are nothing new for the United States. Throughout its history, the U.S. has overthrown governments it didn’t like, supported insurgencies to complicate the goals of its adversaries and organized coups to subvert politicians perceived as being hostile to …

Winter is a wonderland all its own, but its icy side demands winter coats that provide cozy warmth and enviable style all season long. A winter wardrobe needs options like a Swiss Army Knife: A parka for brutal blizzards, a …

(Sony Pictures) For fans of the campy cult-classic serpentine horror story that was 1997’s otherwise-panned Anaconda starring Jennifer Lopez, the trailer for the new revival starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd just got a lot more enticing thanks to an …

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