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Sweeping ban on hemp products in Chicago advances in City Council • Chicago Federation of Labor backs Pat Hynes over Fritz Kaegi for Cook County assessor
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Illinois to celebrate United States’ 250th birthday with public art, history initiatives

As President Donald Trump toys with bringing a UFC wrestling match to the White House next year to commemorate the 250th, Illinois’ approach announced this week was more restrained.

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Sweeping ban on hemp products in Chicago advances in City Council

Proponents of the hemp product ban argue it would make Chicago safer by speeding up a pending Congressional prohibition on the products that get users high.

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Chicago Federation of Labor backs Pat Hynes over Fritz Kaegi for Cook County assessor

The Chicago Federation of Labor announced its endorsement of Pat Hynes and other Cook County candidates in a Wednesday morning release.

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Ray LaHood, former GOP congressman and Obama’s transportation secretary, named head of Edgar Fellows program

Program founded by former Gov. Jim Edgar promotes bipartisan leadership in Illinois government.

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New Indiana Congressional map offers GOP advantage, but smaller margins

The proposed map for Indiana’s Congressional districts does offer Republican candidates an advantage in all districts, but also makes some districts more competitive for a potential Democratic win, according to Indiana University Indianapolis professor of political science Aaron Dusso.

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Protestors criticize Braun’s redistricting plan outside Hammond fundraiser

Dozens of protestors gathered outside a $10,000-a-plate dinner for Governor Mike Braun at The Banc mixed-use development in Hammond Tuesday night.

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Pentagon watchdog finds Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Yemen’s Houthi militants.

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Lincoln-Way West Turning Point USA affiliate approved by Student Council

The Lincoln-Way West Turning Point USA affliate generated controversy when supporters claimed its application was unfairly treated.

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