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The Illinois cannabis industry is transforming to the point where half of new licenses are owned by minorities — but critics say many of those newcomers may never get to open.

Cannabis industry in Illinois sees increasing minority ownership — but delayed startups say they may have to sell out

December 8, 2021 at 8:40 a.m.

The Illinois cannabis industry is transforming to the point where half of new licenses are owned by minorities — but critics say many of those newcomers may never get to...

Catherine Coykendall of Chicago looks over the daily program at Arlington International Racecourse.

Racing commissioners challenge Arlington Park’s request to run off-track betting parlors after it closed its track

December 1, 2021 at 2:53 p.m.

Illinois racing officials are challenging a request to allow off-track betting by Arlington International Racecourse, even though it is not licensed for racing next year, as the statute appears to...

A person walks by Dispensary 33 on North Clark Street in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood on Jan. 29, 2020.

Ayr Wellness cannabis company buys Dispensary 33 shops in Chicago for $55 million, looks to add more

November 22, 2021 at 3:56 p.m.

A large multistate cannabis company Monday announced plans to acquire two independent Chicago dispensaries in Illinois for $55 million — with plans to buy marijuana growing operations and more retail...

Vehicles squeeze into three lanes as they move along I-290, the Eisenhower Expressway, on Nov. 19, 2021.

Eisenhower Expressway widening, CTA Red Line extension among transportation projects likely to get funding from new federal infrastructure plan

November 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Huge transportation projects planned in Illinois for years could finally be built, and innovations only dreamed of may now be considered, officials say, thanks to the new federal infrastructure program....

Moderator and founder Scott Redman, from left, talks with panelists and dispensary operators Felix Vogele, Tom Cohen, Gabe Mendoza, Andrew Dordek and Timothy Salazar during the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association's first in-person meeting at Dorian's in Wicker Park on Oct. 6, 2021.

New cannabis craft growers advised to follow craft beer model and specialize

November 24, 2021 at 6:29 p.m.

Like craft brewers, craft cannabis growers can't compete in size or price with established businesses in their industry, so they'd better stand out with unique products and strong partnerships. That...

Guests play slot machines at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Chicago gets 5 casino proposals, including from Bally’s, Hard Rock and Rivers Casino co-owners

October 8, 2022 at 11:34 a.m.

Developers submitted five proposals to operate casinos in Chicago, bringing the city one step closer to a potential big revenue boost and achieving a goal that has eluded local mayors...

Workers help construct the back of the race track on March 1989, to be ready for its June re-opening. Under the three steeples is the Paddock, where the horses are brought in to be saddled and readied for races.

Chicago Bears say they aren’t pursuing horse racing at Arlington Park

October 28, 2021 at 10:33 a.m.

The Chicago Bears disclosed Wednesday that they are not interested in continuing horse racing at Arlington International Racecourse, despite a report that another investor group wants to do so. The...

DuPage County Judge Patrick O'Shea heads out of branch court in Kane County on Nov. 15, 2017 in St. Charles. O'Shea was charged with reckless conduct after a gun was fired in his Wheaton home.

Ex-DuPage judge charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly bringing shotgun out of his house and upsetting his Lombard neighbor

October 25, 2021 at 3:39 p.m.

A former DuPage County Circuit Court judge was charged with misdemeanors after allegedly bringing a shotgun outside of his house during an incident involving a neighbor in Lombard, records show....

Leonard Cole, who was wounded in Vietnam in 1968, practices martial arts with instructor Jim Garrett in an experimental program that teaches tae kwon do to patients who are permanently paralyzed, circa Oct. 21, 1981. Garrett hoped participants would gain self-confidence and a better self-image through the instruction, which was modified to concentrate on upper-body movements.

Hines VA Hospital marks 100 years with new programs, including COVID and kidney treatments

October 22, 2021 at 7:03 p.m.

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is the oldest and largest veterans hospital in Illinois, but doctors there say they keep innovating. Soon after COVID-19 began to spread, Hines became one...

Karrington Young shows her grandmother, Sharon Young, her cartwheel at their home in Dolton on Oct. 7, 2021.

Cook, McHenry counties offer new program to remove lead paint hazards from homes

October 21, 2021 at 5:22 p.m.

A lot of attention has focused recently on getting lead out of water pipes, but a notorious source of the poisonous metal remains lead paint in homes. Lead-based paint was...

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