Pedestrian safety measures still lacking at many rail crossings — sometimes with tragic results
Fatalities in Barrington and on Chicago's Southeast Side have sparked concern for pedestrians when they are near railroad tracks.
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Smell of burnt cannabis alone no longer justifies a police search of a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules
“The laws on cannabis have changed in such a drastic way as to render the smell of burnt cannabis, standing alone, insufficient to provide probable cause for a police officer...
Chicago community groups join forces to oppose new Bears stadium on the lakefront
A coalition of community groups has come together to oppose the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new lakefront stadium.
Cannabis Research Institute opens in Chicago, looking to dig deep into marijuana
The institute, now in the Illinois Medical Center, is planned to eventually be a part of South Loop's Discovery Partners Institute.
With marijuana at a new level of scrutiny, here’s what the research says
Pot brings lots of tax money into states like Illinois, but its societal impact continues to be examined at the state and federal levels.
Proposed dam removals on Fox River pit environmental groups against some residents
Issues such as safety, habitat, water quality and flooding are at the heart of the argument to remove the dams on the Fox.
Volunteers and delegates bring the grassroots and excitement to Democratic National Convention
While political big shots and protesters may draw the big headlines, this year's DNC sealing Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate depends on the thousands of volunteers and delegates who...
Quiz time: The changing face of Chicago since ’96, when DNC was last here
Who can recall headlines from 28 years ago — and the ones from today as well?
Chicago Survivors’ Storytellers Camp helps kids heal after violent loss
The camp, run by Chicago Survivors, a group that reaches out to crime victims after a homicide, offers therapy and support.
Chicago Bears to ask focus groups what they want in new stadium, but not where they want it
The Bears will not question focus group participants about where the stadium should be constructed.