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The Chicago museum, created by a musician, opened in 2021 in a former funeral home.

Her long career included serving at the Springfield-based museum since 2019.

Separate lawsuits have been filed against Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons.

The suit filed Thursday names the privately-run ambulance service Lifestar and two emergency services workers.

On this episode, we learn more about challenges facing cannabis craft growers. These are often in disadvantaged areas. Dozens of licenses have been issued in Illinois, but many are having trouble with financing needed to get up and running.

After Gov. JB Pritzker signed a prohibition on the sale of assault style guns and large capacity magazines, numerous sheriffs publicly stated they view the new law as unconstitutional and they don't plan to enforce it. Our State Week panel discusses the situation.

A 30 year experiment found the animals can help insect and plant populations and, possibly, make the prairie more resilient to climate change.

The charges are in connection with the death of Earl Moore Jr. in December.

The measure gained more support after a deadly mass shooting in Highland Park last summer.

The average winter temperature in Illinois has risen about five degrees since 1970. We learn about the effects on farmers.