Chicago Tribune: Illinois pot businesses could gain tax benefits, easier loan access under DEA reclassification
Cannabis company owners in Illinois welcomed the news Tuesday that the federal government is expected to reclassify marijuana as a drug with medicinal value and lower potential for abuse.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Tribune, seven other newspapers sue Microsoft and OpenAI
Eight newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital, including the Chicago Tribune, allege that tech giants stole copyrighted material to train proprietary AI.
Center Square: Legislation to ban new natural gas hookups in Illinois introduced in Springfield
There’s talk about banning natural gas in Illinois. A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban natural gas in new buildings.
Daily Herald: Illinois lawmakers and environmental advocates introduce trio of climate bills
The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition introduced a hefty legislative package Tuesday outlining potential solutions in the power, buildings and transportation sectors.
WCIA: State report recommends closing Logan Correctional Center
The Illinois Department of Corrections may be changing its plans to shut down a facility in Logan County. In March, Gov. Pritzker’s office announced spending $7 million to tear down and rebuild Stateville and Logan Correctional Center.