5 Chicago-Based Authors Nominated For Lambda Literary Awards
Five great books by Chicago-based authors, all on LGBTQ themes.
Five great books by Chicago-based authors, all on LGBTQ themes.
With vocal support from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, local advocates and business owners are laying the groundwork for a full-fledged marijuana industry.In Illinois, 17 companies own licenses to grow and process medical marijuana — and the majority of business owners are white men, according to the Chicago Tribune.Dante Townsand, co-founder of Chicago NORML, joins the Morning Shift to discuss the barriers for minorities trying to break into state’s fledgling cannabis industry.GUEST: Dante Townsand, cofounder of Chicago NORMLLEARN MORE: Illinois Under Consideration as the Next Multibillion-Dollar Marijuana Market (Fortune 3/11/19)
Ald. Danny Solis wore a wire for more than two years to help the FBI build its case against Ald. Ed Burke.
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For the first time ever, Chicago will elect a black woman to serve as mayor. Why did it take so long?
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Issues include the low murder clearance rate and the ease of acquiring a firearm.