Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain chemicals in food
For the second legislative session in a row, Sen. Willie Preston, D-Chicago, is pushing to ban several chemicals from Illinois food items.
Bill proposed in state legislature would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to drink legally in Illinois with parent or guardian
Illinois’ neighbor to the north is well-known for its prodigious alcohol consumption. There’s a reason why “Drink ...
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How Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexican Imports Could Impact Businesses, Consumers
Fears are heightening over the potential of a new trade war and its possible impact across the country. President Donald Trump has agreed to a temporary pause on the 25% tariffs he is proposing on ...
Ohio State’s Ryan Day agrees to contract extension through 2031 paying him $12.5 million annually
COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who led the Buckeyes to the national championship just over two weeks ago, has agreed in principle to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million a year, ...
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Illinois Farm Workers, Consumers on Alert Amid Mass Deportation Threats
Undocumented immigrants account for 16% of America’s food supply chain, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 42% of farm workers are lacking legal immigration status.
U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Illinois involves immigration
Illinois’ governor, Chicago and leaders of Cook County are the focus of a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice involving ...
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Trump administration sues Chicago and Illinois in latest crackdown on ‘sanctuary’ cities
President Donald Trump has often singled out Chicago and Illinois because they have some of the nation’s strongest ...