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Study says cannabis may increase risk of serious COVID complications
The study out of Washington University said patients who reported using cannabis were 80% more likely to end up in the hospital from COVID.
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The study out of Washington University said patients who reported using cannabis were 80% more likely to end up in the hospital from COVID.
The ordinance would mean dispensaries seeking to open downtown would need approval from the City Council, rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supporters of rescheduling marijuana call the DEA's proposed move a step in the right direction—even though it falls short of federally decriminalizing marijuana.
Supporters of rescheduling marijuana call the DEA’s proposed move a step in the right direction – even though it falls short of federally decriminalizing marijuana. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Sway's owners said it's one of the only queer-owned cannabis businesses in the country.
The police chief in New Orleans says it is not uncommon to find rat droppings on desks.
The sauce goes on sale Friday at some Chicago-area dispensaries. It costs $30 per jar.
Recreational marijuana sales have gone up every year since it became legal in Illinois in 2020.
Recreational marijuana sales have gone up every year since it became legal in Illinois in 2020.
After making millions promoting weed, smoking on air, and talking about it endlessly, the rapper says he's decided to call it quits.
Famed rapper Snoop Dogg said in a post on social media that he decided "to give up smoke." It's unclear if the known marijuana enthusiast was being serious or was potentially teasing some new business venture involving edible marijuana.
McMahon, who won Super Bowl XX with the Bears, has dealt with chronic pain and headaches since he retired after the 1996 season.
Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the country, and while many studies have focused on the potential medicinal benefits, new research looks at a drug that curbs marijuana use for those who have become dependent on the drug.
You must purchase a judging kit, including samples and a scorecard, to participate. The kits cost between $75 and $300.
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
More than a dozen licensed cannabis transporters accuse the state of failing to regulate how marijuana is being moved – despite strict and expensive regulations in place.
Issues at the state level are still affecting those still working to break into our state’s billion-dollar industry – more than three years after recreational marijuana became legal. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.
The company had much red tape to get through as the state's efforts to diversify the industry have struggled.
"You know, when cannabis was illegal, 80% of arrests were on Black and Brown people, and since it's been legal, 95+% of the ownership has been white," Grasshopper Club co-owner Matthew Brewer said.
Chicago's first independent, Black-owned marijuana dispensary, The Grasshopper Club, is making 4/20 Day a community event. Digital journalist Jamaica Ponder sat down with co-owner Matthew Brewer to learn more about their effort to destigmatize the culture around cannabis.
The dispensary is entirely employee-owned.
Chicago police said the woman, 26, and the girl, 17, were arguing when the woman pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the girl in her arm.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
The two offenders got into a silver SUV, pulled up to the victims, and began shooting in their direction, according to police.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
Lakeside clouds may be around this morning, especially in northwest Indiana, with clearing throughout the afternoon.
In all, more than 350 people charged in the Capitol riot were specifically charged with obstruction of an official proceeding. This is the charge the Supreme Court ruled was improperly used by prosecutors.
But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Police say a 26-year-old woman pulled out a sharp object and attacked the 17-year-old girl. The girl then pulled out a firearm and shot the woman in the shoulder.
Chicago police say two men and a woman were walking when they got into an argument with two other people who then got into a car, pulled up to them, and began shooting.
From a pup celebrating her one-year-anniversary since being adopted to the warnings about rip currents. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
The parade, scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m., will be followed by a day of events celebrating the end of Pride Month.
For Sunday, some lakeside clouds, then mostly sunny. A high of 72. Cooler lakeside.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
The City of Highland Park said around 40 protesters shouted "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider.
Chicago police said the woman, 26, and the girl, 17, were arguing when the woman pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the girl in her arm.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
Luke Little (3-1) threw a scoreless seventh for the victory, and Porter Hodge followed with a scoreless inning.
Luis Robert Jr., Korey Lee and Lenyn Sosa also homered for the Sox in their double-digit scoring game of the season.
Drew Thorpe (2-1) retired 16 in a row after Brenton Doyle led off the game with a single.
Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing.
Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.