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
The Spin Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | | |
| | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | The Chicago Federation of Labor announced its endorsement of Pat Hynes and other Cook County candidates in a Wednesday morning release. | | | | | Program founded by former Gov. Jim Edgar promotes bipartisan leadership in Illinois government. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | The Lincoln-Way West Turning Point USA affliate generated controversy when supporters claimed its application was unfairly treated. | | | |