Junaid Afeef, who directed Illinois’ Countering Violent Extremism program, is running for Kane County state’s attorney and has gotten support from progressive criminal justice reform groups.
Government and Politics
Six things to know about Illinois’ historic marijuana legalization law
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We’re annotating the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to dig deeper into the key questions you have about social equity measures, enforcement and more.
Government and Politics
Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus splits on historic marijuana vote
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A plan by the caucus to halt weed sales in Chicago to establish better social equity measures fell short this week after six of its own members voted against it.
Government and Politics
Marijuana dispensary rollout illustrates fears that social equity measures are just blowing smoke
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As legalization looms, Chicago’s Black Caucus voices concerns that the emerging recreational pot industry is rigged for white operators.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Countywide income tax could provide ‘revenue that grows with the real economy’
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Unlike the one-time solutions Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered in her budget proposal, a local income tax could help stabilize Chicago’s finances long-term.
Government and Politics
Chicago City Council quietly begins push to decriminalize psychedelics
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Ald. Brian Hopkins sponsored a resolution calling for the city to deprioritize arrests and investigations of adults using the drugs and for the public health department to study the plants as alternative treatment options.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
There’s some progress in Lightfoot’s Chicago budget plan, despite progressive backlash
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Lori Lightfoot is not actually Rahm 2.0, and demonizing her risks isolating progressive voices vital to the Chicago’s future.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lightfoot’s only option to ease perpetual budget deficits may be city income tax
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To win support from voters and the City Council, the mayor will have to address budget shortfalls while reducing regressive taxation and responding to demands for better services and economic development in long-neglected communities.
Perspectives
Why states and cities should stop handing out billions in economic incentives to companies
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Recent scandals involve economic development programs in New Jersey and Maryland highlight their many flaws, including a lack of oversight and their ineffectiveness.\
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lightfoot administration waffles on ending driver’s license suspensions
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Ticket fine reform is coming to Chicago, but one key measure requires state legislation.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lori Lightfoot blasts One Central’s Springfield surprise
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Chicago’s new mayor criticized developer Bob Dunn for slipping authorization for $5 billion into the state capital budget for a giant new transit hub next to Soldier Field.