Eighty-two new cannabis stores opened in Illinois in the past fiscal year, marking “explosive growth” in sales outlets for an industry that surpassed $2 billion in sales, the state reported. State regulators boasted in the 2024 annual report that “social equity” marijuana business owners, those who come from poor areas or who were most impacted by the war on drugs, now own nearly half of the 220 dispensaries statewide. But social equity owners say they remain largely on the fringe of the industry, because the state favors previously existing big businesses. A state disparity report showed social equity businesses collected only 12% […]
Day: October 14, 2024
NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter’s moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life
A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.
Kamala Harris will sit down with Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview
Vice President Kamala Harris will be interviewed by Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday in Pennsylvania as she steps up her travel and conversations with media outlets in the closing stretch of the presidential campaign.
Two holidays, one Chicago: Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day celebrated across the city
For decades, Indigenous Peoples Day has had a storied history as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day as activists have condemned Columbus, pointing to his mistreatment of Indigenous people.
Harris is laying out a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take their fight for Pennsylvania to opposite ends of the state on Monday, with Harris speaking in the northwest corner of Erie and Trump in the southeastern suburbs of Philadelphia.
House 52nd candidates debate immigration, state finances
State spending priorities were among the issues debated by the candidates running for the 52nd District House seat during a recent Daily Herald endorsement interview.
Caracal seen wandering through Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates police are warning community members to be on the lookout for a medium-sized wild cat known as a caracal that’s been spotted wandering around a neighborhood and golf course in the village.
United Center marks 30th anniversary with new food offerings for Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks fans
Chefs at the United Center unveiled a few new food and beverage offerings for the 2024-25 Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks season.
Palatine rescue has Hurricane Helene dogs ready for adoption
Many Paws Global Rescue in Palatine is providing refuge for dogs displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Skokie OKs two restaurants, bank after developer nixes 494-unit apartment complex
A longtime business executive and Republican fundraiser and his son had their plans for a 494-unit apartment complex across from Skokie Village Crossing on Touhy Avenue approved by the Skokie Village Board two years ago. The son, Scott Gidwitz, is now moving forward with a smaller venture in its stead, citing rising interest rates, which killed the original development. Gidwitz presented his plan for a smaller development, which includes proposals for a Chase bank, Mediterranean restaurant Cava, and breakfast/lunch restaurant First Watch, to the Skokie Plan Commission on September 19. The Plan Commission approved the plans unanimously. “In 2022, it […]