ISP to renew FOID cards automatically for some

SPRINGFIELD — As of Jan. 1, 2023, upon a Firearms Transaction Inquiry Program approval, the Illinois State Police will automatically renew a person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card for individuals who have submitted a full set of fingerprints to ISP specifically for their FOID card or Concealed Carry License

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Rough 2022 for Illinois marijuana industry leads to higher hopes for the new year

CHICAGO — In many ways, 2022 was a wild year for cannabis in Illinois — long-running court fights were resolved, hundreds of new licenses were issued, and hemp-derived derivatives like Delta-8 exploded in popularity.

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Illinois Supreme Court halts plans to eliminate cash bail and other pretrial court changes

Just hours before the elimination of cash bail and other pretrial policies were supposed to go into effect, the Illinois Supreme Court on Saturday halted the implementation of the landmark policies statewide.

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Trump faces headwinds, Benedict’s blame, and more news to start 2023

Donald Trump began 2022 on a high. But the former president is facing a very different reality one year later as he runs again for the White House.

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It’s 2023. Remember that God always gives you a chance to start fresh

The new year is here, and you have a second chance! Whatever has gone wrong, you get a do-over.

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Illinois AG Kwame Raoul vows to challenge latest Supreme Court ruling on no cash bail

Sports bettors in Illinois post big numbers in 2022

(The Center Square) – Since its inception in March 2020, legalized sports betting has exploded in Illinois.

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Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

NEW YORK — Holiday sales rose this year as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure.

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For fan who caught Albert Pujols’ 703rd HR, major joy and minor controversy

One of the neatest pieces of Cardinals memorabilia isn’t in Cooperstown or the team museum — it’s safe in a safe at a home in rural Clinton County.

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Christmas day stabbing kills Christopher man

Illinois State Police are investigating the Christmas day stabbing death of Jeffery Brown, 37 of Christopher.

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