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Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes ordinance restricting Chicago hemp sales

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Mayor Brandon Johnson has vetoed an ordinance passed by aldermen earlier this year outlawing unlicensed businesses in Chicago from selling most hemp products. Unless aldermen can override it, sales of CBD and hemp-derived THC products will continue. The regulations were set to take effect April 1 until Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure. Mayor Johnson vetoes ordinance restricting Chicago hemp sales Mayor Brandon Johnson has vetoed an ordinance passed by aldermen earlier this year outlawing unlicensed businesses in Chicago from selling most hemp products. Read Story Related articles: Hemp product sales curtailed in Chicago with City Council vote CPS board members accuse Mayor Brandon Johnson of 'sabotage' in CEO search © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, I...
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Illinois high school football teams to practice earlier in August with season starting sooner

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That change comes nearly two months after the playoffs were expanded from 256 teams to 384 across eight classes.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   The Illinois High School Association's member schools voted for the change following the expansion of the 2026 season. Illinois high school football teams to practice earlier in August with season starting sooner Illinois high school football teams will be able to practice earlier in August to accommodate the expansion of the 2026 season. Read...
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Trump administration cuts more than $100 million in Illinois transportation dollars

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The cuts, which were first reported by the New York Post, come alongside a planned $602 million in cuts to health care grants in the same states.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   The Trump administration says it's revoking more federal grant dollars in Illinois — this time for electric vehicle charging stations.  Trump administration cuts more than $100 million in Illinois transportation dollars On the chopping block in Illinois is a $100 million grant to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for electric vehicle charging stations and a $3.6 million grant to the Secretary of State's office, the White House's Office of Management and Budget said. Read Story Related articles: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock in company that has county technology deal President Trump nominates next leader of National Park Service ...
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