Nereida Moreno
Despite legalization, old cannabis charges hurt thousands of Illinoisans
A state lawmaker and an advocate discuss the cannabis expungement process and some of the barriers to getting your record cleared.
Food Friday: The Black Vegan serves plant-based comfort food in Little Village
The restaurant offers a vegan spin on comfort food classics like portabella wings and jackfruit sliders.
What we know about Chicago’s newest venue, the Salt Shed
Fleet Foxes, Angel Olsen, Andrew Bird and more will headline the Salt Shed this August. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Steel mill owner to pay $3 million settlement over 2019 chemical spill in Lake Michigan
State and federal governments, along with local environmental groups, have filed a consent decree to hold “serial polluter” Cleveland-Cliffs accountable.
Youth organizers pressure lawmakers to expand voting rights in Illinois prisons
Chicago Votes will host a virtual event Tuesday to campaign for SB 828 through phone banking, text banking and tweetstorms.
Food Friday: Black Restaurant Week kicks off in Chicago
The seventh annual event runs through Feb. 20.
What we know about Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s federal tax trial
The 11th Ward alderman is the first sitting council member to face trial in more than two decades.
Food Friday: How South Side restaurants are adapting to COVID-19
FoodLab Chicago works with Black-owned small businesses on the South Side that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Governor Pritzker unveils $1 billion tax relief plan in State of State address
The Pritzker administration is planning to roll out $1 billion in tax cuts to boost the state’s economy.