Illinois Hemp Entrepreneurs Rally for Regulation and Taxation Over Outright Ban, Eyeing Economic Growth
Illinois hemp business owners request state regulation and taxation of their products, contrasting usual anti-regulation sentiment, while facing a divergent bill seeking to prohibit hemp-derived intoxicants.
Over 1,000 UChicago Medicine Residents and Fellows Vote to Unionize, Joining National Push for Better Working Conditions
Medical residents and fellows at the University of Chicago Medicine vote overwhelmingly to unionize, joining a national push for improved labor conditions in healthcare.
Chicago's Summer Sizzle as Clark Street Restaurants Gear Up for Outdoor Dining As NASCAR Revs Up for Grant Park 165 Race
Chicago gears up for summer outdoor dining and the Grant Park 165 race, with businesses like The Smith on Clark Street readying for increased traffic and a festive atmosphere.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Coughs Up $270M in Landmark Settlement with States, Led by Illinois AG Raoul
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals over its role in the opioid crisis. The company will pay over $270 million and provide naloxone nasal spray.
Rivian Ramps Up Illinois EV Production with $827 Million State Incentive Package, Foregoing Georgia Facility Plans
Rivian Automotive receives $827 million in state incentives to expand its Illinois plant, a move that comes with a commitment to over 550 jobs and is fueled by high demand for its new R2 SUV.