Immigration drives 68,000 increase in Illinois population, Census reports, though residents keep moving out
Illinois had 12,710,158 residents as of July 1, 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated, ranking sixth among states nationally.
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Gov. JB Pritzker calls for lawmakers to crack down on intoxicating hemp sales
The governor came out in support of legislation that would set a minimum age of 21 to buy hemp products.
Arlington Heights approves tax deal with Bears, but the team still wants a new stadium in Chicago
The Arlington Heights board voted 8-0 to seal a deal to set the Chicago Bears’ taxes at $3.6 million per year for the former Arlington International Racecourse.
Chicago Bears would save about $5M annually in property taxes under proposed agreement with Arlington Heights and local schools
The details of the deal revealed Thursday would set the annual tax on the Arlington Heights site at about $3.6 million, down from roughly $8.9 million levied for the 2023...
Police may search a vehicle based on the smell of raw cannabis, Illinois Supreme Court rules
The smell of raw cannabis is grounds for police to search a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could usher in higher prices on big-ticket items. Chicago shoppers aren’t worried yet.
With President-elect Donald Trump promising impose tariffs on imports, economists say big-ticket items soon might have higher prices.
Bears reach deal on Arlington Heights property taxes, but team insists new stadium in Chicago is its focus
Chicago Bears officials have made a deal over how much property taxes need to be paid for Arlington Heights land.
Chicago alderman proposes licensing and taxing hemp businesses
The proposal would run counter to calls by some in the cannabis industry and in state government to ban the smoke shops or to require testing and labeling to tell...
Chicago Bears reconsidering Michael Reese Hospital site with lakefront stadium proposal stalled
The Chicago Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location for a new stadium, a source said, but the team remains focused on the lakefront.
Suburban voters approve more than $1 billion in school borrowing, but draw the line on some measures
Suburban voters outside Chicago generally bucked a national conservative trend in Tuesday’s election by supporting more than a dozen measures to borrow more than $1.1 billion to fund schools, and...