The Week in Review

Week in Review: Chicago Bans Some Hemp Products; Dangerous Cold Sets In

Put down that delta-8! The Chicago City Council votes to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products — with a few exceptions.

Alderpeople pass a ban with carve-outs for beverages, topical creams and pet products — but will Mayor Brandon Johnson veto it?

The mayor helps negotiate a compromise curfew plan aimed at preventing large gatherings of teens — but no vote on the measure just yet.

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield with an eye on affordability — though how to make that happen depends on which side of the aisle you talk to.

Meanwhile, the state investigates whether a landlord tipped off immigration agents to raid a South Shore apartment building.

Federal prosecutors fumble after a jury swiftly acquits a man accused of putting a hit out on Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino.

And school’s out all over the Chicago area with wind chills of -30 degrees sending everyone scurrying inside.

Guests:

Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Liptrot, Block Club Chicago

Patrick Pfingsten, The Illinoize

Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune

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