No vote was taken Thursday, but the possibility of an ordinance to allow hemp’s continued sale in Chicago won an early sign of approval from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration.
Hemp fight moves to City Hall as aldermen debate regulation, tax
Day: January 30, 2025
President Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday — and he’s deciding whether to tax their oil
President Donald Trump says his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday.
¿Qué significa la salida de Neymar para la liga saudí?
El traspaso de Neymar del Al Hilal al club brasileño Santos significa que la Liga Profesional Saudí ha perdido a uno de sus jugadores más emblemáticos.
Confirman identidad de patinadores que viajaban en avión siniestrado en Washington
Entre los pasajeros del vuelo de American Airlines que chocó con un helicóptero del Ejército y se estrelló en las gélidas aguas del río Potomac había patinadores adolescentes, sus madres y entrenadores rusos.
Mayor: Following ‘longstanding practice,’ Aurora police not enforcing federal immigration laws
In a statement sent to The Beacon-News Wednesday evening, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said a person’s legal status is not considered when Aurora police carry out their duties. That information is also not something the department collects or maintains for the purposes of deportation, he said.
The Ben Johnson-Dennis Allen connection is new, but the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator sees ‘a really good fit’
Dennis Allen barely has his office settled at Halas Hall, but the new Chicago Bears defensive coordinator knows how he likes his units to operate: attacking and aggressive.
Arlington Heights entrepreneur takes business CharCharms to ‘Shark Tank’
Arlington Heights resident Charlotte Trecartin turned her idea for colorful water bottle accessories into a multimillion-dollar brand, which soon will make an appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
District U-46 to add 20 minutes to the class day for elementary school students
Elgin-based District U-46 will be extending its elementary school day by 20 minutes starting in the 2025-26 school year, according to an email sent to parents this week.
Of Notoriety: Groundhog Day Gala in Whiting and NWI Symphony chorus concert welcome February arrival
Arts and entertainment news from around the region
‘What we’re doing works’: Boxing gym opens in Mokena for those battling addiction
Keith Werfelman opened BVL Boxing Solutions, a gym for those battling addiction, Jan. 15 in his hometown of Mokena.