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With final approval by the Indiana House yesterday, the Indiana-Illinois border bill passed both chambers of the Indiana legislature and heads to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk for signature into law. Braun intends to sign the bill, said governor’s office spokesman Griffin Reid.
House Bill 1008, authored by Speaker Todd Huston, would establish a commission to research the possibility of adjusting the boundaries between the two states.
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The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn
Bioethicists and conservationists are expressing unease with the kind of scientific research being pioneered by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based company on a mission to bring back extinct animals. Read more here.
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- Chicago employees of federal contractor oversight agency put on paid leave
- Chicago school board overturns firing of CPS worker accused of threats, harassment
4/20 events celebrate growing use of cannabis, while alcohol sales decline
Since recreational cannabis was legalized in Illinois starting in 2020, sales of the drug have increased to $2 billion a year. The holiday this year has morphed into a weekendlong cultural celebration and a marketing event for businesses. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Evanston OKs site for student-built affordable home over neighbors’ objections
- Loop 3-bedroom home with floor-to-ceiling windows: $1.7M
Column: It’s a turbulent week for Chicago’s top sports executives, who could use a group hug
Sometimes the planets mysteriously align and the top executives of our five legacy sports teams endure a crisis or two at the same time. This is one of those occasions. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Michael Busch heats up for a Chicago Cubs offense looking to stay on a roll: ‘He’s making such good decisions’
- Photos: Northwestern beats Michigan 15-6 to clinch 3rd straight Big Ten title on ‘Lacrosse Night in Chicago’
‘Welcome to the Show’ wants to feel like hanging out with friends in their Lincoln Square basement
“Welcome to the Show” has been filling the backroom of The Getaway since its first episode last summer. Read more here.
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- Review: ‘Translations’ at Writers Theatre plumbs the depths of a story of 19th-century Ireland
- Easter 2025: 70 Chicago restaurant specials, from brunch buffets to hearty dinners
Students at Florida State gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting
Students dropped off balloons, candles and teddy bears at a memorial this morning near Florida State University’s student union. A 20-year-old opened fire Thursday on the campus, killing two men and wounding six others. Read more here.
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