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    Illinois Struggles to Clear Old Marijuana Records Despite Legalization

    Expungement process remains slow and backlogged, leaving many still dealing with past convictions

    DOJ Seeks Examples of 'Judicial Activism' to Weigh Impeachment Referrals

    Lawyers Allege 'Culture of Violence' Among Border Patrol Agents After Chicago Shooting

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    City Hall

    Evanston Launches $25K Reparations Payments to Black Residents

    Mayor Vetoes Restrictive Hemp Ordinance

    Chicago Mayor Vetoes Ordinance Restricting Hemp Sales
    Elections

    Two Democrats vie for 34th Illinois House District seat

    Cook County Board President Race Heats Up Ahead of 2026 Primary

    Cook County judicial primary elections draw dwindling field of candidates
    Immigration

    Teen Daughter of Chicago Man Detained in Immigration Case Dies from Rare Cancer

    Chicago Teen Dies After Advocating for Father's Deportation Release

    State's Attorney Says Mayor's ICE Order to Cops Is Illegal
    Legislative Policy

    Leaders suspend latest effort to reform Illinois redistricting

    Illinois Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Natural Gas Alarms

    Indiana House Passes Nuclear Facility Permits Bill
    Government

    Trump Administration Dismantles US Ability to Fight Climate Change

    US Heading Towards Third Shutdown in Trump's Presidency

    Four Democratic-Led States Sue to Stop Trump Administration from Cutting $600M in Health Grants
    Political Parties

    GOP Faces Backlash Over Body-Shaming Illinois Governor

    GOP Faces Backlash Over Fat-Shaming Illinois Governor

    Obama Condemns Racist Video Shared by Trump
    International Relations

    Thousands Rally in Chicago for Regime Change in Iran

    Labour's Own Newspaper Mocks Starmer as Crisis Deepens

    Zelensky Touts Age Advantage Over Putin
    Unions

    Hundreds of Chicago Firefighters and Paramedics Still Waiting for Back Pay

    Chicago Janitor Layoffs to Hit Police, Fire Stations
    Civic Engagement

    Chicago-Area Students Walk Out to Protest Trump Policies

    Congressman Danny Davis Discusses Black Politics in Chicago
    Commentary

    Pope Urges Abstaining from 'Hurtful Words' During Lent

    Opinion: Davos Discussions Reveal Europe's Shifting Role