‘Ask a Budtender’ columnist shares tips on all things cannabis
Lorena Cupcake talks about the different strains of weed and what to expect when you visit a dispensary for the first time.
Nereida Moreno
Education Reporter
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Chicago Chef Mindy Segal on crafting artisanal cannabis edibles
The James Beard Award-winning pastry chef partnered with Cresco Labs in 2014 and launched a line called Mindy’s Chef Led Artisanal Edibles.
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New report shows CPD making some reforms — but still missing foot chase policy
Independent monitor Maggie Hickey found the police reached varying levels of compliance on about 72% of a federal consent decree.
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PAWS Chicago’s annual spring Adopt-a-Thon is back
The 10th annual spring adoption event runs through Saturday.
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Springfield Recap: New budget includes $1.8 billion in tax cuts for Illinois residents
Lawmakers reached a deal early Saturday morning after a marathon session. The new budget plan now awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature.
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Food Friday: Dear Margaret serves hearty French-Canadian cuisine in Lakeview
The restaurant joins a list of 55 businesses to earn Bib Gourmand status in Chicago this year.
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Grammy-nominated Spektral Quartet to perform immersive concert at Adler Planetarium
We take an inside listen to the music of Enigma, an immersive concert coming to the Adler Planetarium April 7-8.
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Frida Kahlo’s personal photo collection is on display in a new exhibit in Pilsen
The famous artist’s collection was hidden for decades after her death and tells an in-depth story about her life.
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How Governor Pritzker plans to tackle Illinois’ opioid crisis
Nearly 3,000 Illinois residents died of an opioid overdose in 2020.
