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Pot shop company files suit to blunt planned dispensary at former Rainforest Cafe, limit proximity of minority-owned stores

The lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County by GRI Holdings claims that the proposed Consume Cannabis dispensary at 605 N. Clark St. violates state law by opening within 1,500 feet of its Green Rose Dispensary.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Most Cook County property owners will pay more in taxes this year

The majority of Cook County homeowners will have bigger property tax bills this year — and this time the north and northwest suburbs got hit particularly hard.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Nursing home industry gives big to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, who goes to bat for it on bid for tax breaks

Harmon’s campaign funds have gotten nearly $2 million from a nursing home trade group. He’s supporting legislation that would provide millions in property tax relief for nursing homes in Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Advocates call for passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ aimed at removing guns from those accused of domestic violence

“This policy is the crucial difference between life and death for domestic violence survivors,” said Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Some Cook County residents who were hardest hit by flooding say the FEMA grants aren’t enough to cover damage

Cook County residents get $200 million in federal flood relief for summer rainstorms. The deadline to apply for assistance is Oct. 16.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

For Indigenous Peoples Day, groups say it’s time to leave Columbus behind

Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois all observe Columbus Day, but some are calling for new ways to celebrate Italian heritage.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

16-year-old boy dies days after shooting in Austin

Demarjay Branch was pronounced dead Tuesday at Stroger Hospital, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023

Southeast Side metal-shredding operation to remain closed, judge rules

Southside Recycling, the rebranded metal-shredding operation, sparked a civil rights complaint and an investigation by HUD.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023

Former Cook County employee admits helping businesses cheat on taxes for free golf

Basilio Clausen, who worked in the assessor’s office, faces up to five years in prison but is now cooperating with federal prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Rising Black suicide rate demands attention

African Americans are the only racial or ethnic group in Cook County whose suicide rates are now higher than they were at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023