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Gov. Pritzker Pardons 11,000 Marijuana Convictions

The day before recreational marijuana is legalized statewide, Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned more than 11,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions.

Man Clocked Going 102 MPH 'Had To Go To The Bathroom: Police

A 22-year-old man whose racked up a number of speeding tickets this past year told authorities "he really needed to use the bathroom" when he was recently clocked going 102 mph.

Illinois Lost More People Than Any U.S. State In 2010s: Census

A new report from the Census Bureau found Illinois had the biggest population decrease among U.S. states in the 2010s.

Woman Stole $597,000 From Business: Sheriff

The woman was employed by the company when the thefts happened, police said.

Legal Cannabis Raises Legal Questions On Illinois Gun Ownership

The state and federal attitudes toward cannabis are now opposed, putting Illinois gun ownership regulations in a legal gray area.

Police File Complaint Against Nursing Home

The nursing home asked police to remove missing man from national list, even though the man had not been found, police said.

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