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Cannabis courses being offered by more Illinois colleges as sales of legal marijuana and hemp products grow

The University of Illinois and 11 community colleges statewide — more than ever — are offering courses to prepare students for jobs in the cannabis industry.

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State Sen. Michael Hastings, whose wife accused him of domestic violence, faces mounting political, personal issues

The state spent nearly $150,000 to settle a civil discrimination case involving the Frankfort Democrat. But Hastings faces serious new personal accusations from his estranged wife that threaten to derail his once-promising political career.

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1 in 4 flooding complaints from weekend deluge were in Portage Park

More than 2,100 reports to 311 of “water in basement” or “water on street” were logged after heavy rains hit the area Sunday.

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A remote reading? With demand up in Chicago, psychics say they’re adapting to client’s needs

“My goal is to help people feel better so that they have the tools to continue to live their lives and not need me,” says Lake View-based psychic and medium Pandora Pappas.

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Downtown casino plan has a surprising ally: Chicago River lovers

The formerly filthy river is becoming a big attraction — and developers like Bally’s are taking notice.

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Ukrainian refugee students find a welcome at Catholic school in Ukrainian Village

Since Russia’s invasion, St. Nicholas Cathedral School has become a hub for Ukrainian families seeking refuge in the United States. But helping them find their footing in a foreign country is no easy task.

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Her son was murdered two months ago. She wants to know what is taking police so long to arrest his killer.

Marcos Diaz was murdered on June 25 in Chicago. Witnesses are cooperating with police. But his family is still waiting for justice.

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These women are getting college degrees in prison, thanks to Northwestern program

The program at Logan Correctional Center is the only one in Illinois and among a small number of programs nationwide where women who are incarcerated can earn a bachelor’s degree.

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Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years

Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union…

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Why aren’t more Chicago parents going for free universal preschool?

CPS is offering universal pre-K for 4-year-olds in most of the city, but WBEZ found that thousands of seats are unfilled — mostly in schools serving high numbers of low-income families with large majorities of Black or Latino children.

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A damning review of Cook County juvenile jail, Biden’s student debt cancellation plan and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Chicago Public Media at Printers Row Lit Fest

Join the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ at the Printers Row Lit Fest for four Chicago Public Media panels on Saturday, September 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT.

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Birdwatching around Chicago: 8 unconventional tips

There’s more to Chicago-area birdwatching than Montrose Point’s Magic Hedge. Birders share some tips for birding off the beaten path.

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Back-to-school list should include getting kids vaccinated

Yes, COVID-19 seems to be receding overall. But too many students, Black students, in particular, remain unvaccinated.

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What losing students really means for Chicago schools

Recent “worst case” estimates say Chicago Public Schools could lose 15,000 students next year.

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CPS enrollment could drop by 15,000 students — but that could benefit the district overall, researchers say

A new analysis predicts K-12 enrollment in Chicago could be as low as 262,000 by 2025 — down from 378,000 a decade ago.

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You’ve heard of food deserts. Pharmacy deserts are just as bad.

Even as drug stores increasingly provide more vital services, including COVID-19 tests, contraceptive counseling and wellness visits, communities on the South and West sides have fewer locations than other parts of the city.

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Sexual misconduct investigation forces out lauded charter school leader Tim King, sources say

An attorney for King, the founder of Urban Prep Academies, denied allegations he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student.

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A look at Chicago’s pharmacy deserts, Highland Park shooting suspect’s not guilty plea and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Tim King, once named a People magazine ‘Hero of the Year’ as head of Urban Prep Academies, resigns

King’s departure comes as the charter school network is under investigation by the school district’s inspector general amid financial turmoil, WBEZ reports.

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Darren Bailey struggling to win over former Richard Irvin supporters in governor’s race

Ken Griffin said he was “all in” to beat Gov. J.B. Pritzker, but after Griffin’s chosen candidate Richard Irvin lost the GOP primary, the hedge-fund billionaire is out. And Republican nominee Darren Bailey is struggling to win over others who supported his vanquished rival, WBEZ and the Chicago…

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Mayoral ally picked for CPS board, pushing out member who opposes city’s plan for new Chinatown school

Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Board of Education president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Cook County homeowners told to pay up for tax breaks they shouldn’t have received, Illinois Dems’ assault weapons ban and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Suspect in Highland Park shooting is charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder

Officials expect the charges to run in the dozens, and — if convicted — suspect Robert "Bobby" Crimo III could face a mandatory life sentence without parole.

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Chicago sees worst air quality of the year on Fourth of July

Last year on Independence Day, Chicago reached a level of air pollution four times the hourly average of a normal summer day. “By 10:30 at night, it’s just a hazy fog and smoke everywhere that you can see,” one resident said.

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