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Jackpot: Pot Shop Lottery Reform Plan Passes Illinois House

As the spring legislative session heads into its final week, Illinois state representatives Tuesday passed a bill that aims to clear the way for nearly 200 additional cannabis dispensaries across the state. Pritzker and other backers of marijuana legalization in Illinois praised the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act as the most "equity-centric" legalization law in the country, since it aimed to include "social equity applicants."

Missing Person: Possible Break In 1982 Northbrook Cold Case

Investigators were digging at a home in an area where missing woman Linda Seymour used to live.

Unrest Shakes Middle East Rallies In Naperville

Groups supporting Israel and Palestine, respectively, reportedly clashed, but no one was arrested.

Woman Walking Dogs That Attacked And Killed Pet Charged 4 Times

The owner of two dogs, a pit bull and Akita, that attacked two pets and their owners on Monday night has been cited with 13 ordinance violations, police said Tuesday. One smaller dog died, the other was injured and two people were also bitten.

Adam Toledo's Family Starts Urban Farm For At-Risk Youth

The family of the 13-year-old boy shot and killed by a Chicago police officer said they want to help other families keep their children safe.

Lakefront Reopens, Lightfoot Says 'Welcome Back, Beaches'

Almost all of the city's Lake Michigan beaches will be open with concessions, retail space and dining.

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• 'Racist' Policy Repealed: Evanston Beaches Now Free On Weekends
• Body In Little Calumet River Is Missing Autistic 12-Year-Old: PD
• Woman Found Dead In Car Had 'Injury To Her Neck': Police
• $9K In Cash Stolen From Home: Cops
• Anti-Mask Parents Speak Out
• Former Mayor Dies At 79
• Another Mass Vaccination Site To Close
• Wife Charged With First-Degree Murder After Husband Shot Dead
• Cruise Nights Return
• Free Six Flags Tickets For Teens Who Get Vaccine At DuPage Event
• $10 Pig Roast
• Street Sign Honors Fallen Officer

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