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Illinois Bill Would Require Lab Testing of CBD Items Sold in State

A proposed bill would require all CBD products sold in Illinois to meet testing requirements that would be developed by the state Department of Agriculture. CBD is a cannabis extract that does not cause a high but is marketed as …

Chicago Bears Seeking to Limit Players’ Workers’ Comp Benefits

Should injured pro athletes be allowed to earn workers’ compensation benefits until they are 67 years old, like other workers, even if their athletic careers normally would have ended more than 30 years earlier? That issue is being debated between …

Illinois Treasurer Wants to Ensure Life Insurance Payouts

A measure backed by Illinois’ treasurer could help ensure that insurance companies have paid out money properly to beneficiaries of life insurance policies. The proposed legislation would require companies to examine the past 20 years of their records to ensure …