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Chicago, Illinois – April 2026 — During April, recognized as National Cannabis Awareness Month, an important educational initiative is underway across Illinois with a focus on helping the Latino community better understand marijuana laws and avoid unnecessary legal consequences.

Although recreational cannabis has been legal in Illinois since 2020, confusion around what is actually allowed remains widespread. Many residents continue to face legal, professional, and personal consequences due to ga

Launched in 2016 by the Illinois Office of Tourism, the Illinois Made program promotes authentic travel experiences throughout the state and encourages visitors to discover hidden gems off the beaten path. Small businesses play a vital role in making Illinois a welcoming and unique destination for visitors year-round, and highlighting them is a great way to experience all Illinois has to offer.

•  Café Tola, a fusion of culinary delights, reaches its pinnacle at this Lakeview family-owned busine

SPRINGFIELD – Workers in Illinois who participate in the Secure Choice retirement savings program have set aside more than $90 million of their own money for their retirement, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.

The accomplishment signals a growing recognition that workers understand Social Security will not provide enough income after their working days are over and reflects data that shows workers are more likely to save for retirement if they can do so through workplace pay

Latinos make solid and consistent contributions to Illinois’ population and labor force.

Were it not for Latinos, the state’s population and workforce would have contracted. The group contributed more than $97 billion to Chicago’s economy from 2010-2018, according to the recently released 2022 Chicago Metro Latino GDP Report. READ MORE AT CHICAGO REPORTER