
Robert McCoppin
News Reporter at Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune reporter on COVID, nursing homes, cannabis etc. Questions—I’ve got questions. [email protected]
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3 days ago |
gazettextra.com | Robert McCoppin
CHICAGO - A new report on hemp-derived THC highlights growing concerns over its safety, legality and impact on health - even as Illinois lawmakers have failed again to keep the products away from children. The report by the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no state oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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3 days ago |
dailygazette.com | Robert McCoppin
CHICAGO — A new report on hemp-derived THC highlights growing concerns over its safety, legality and impact on health — even as Illinois lawmakers have failed again to keep the products away from children. The report by the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no state oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
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3 days ago |
dailyitem.com | Robert McCoppin
CHICAGO — A new report on hemp-derived THC highlights growing concerns over its safety, legality and impact on health — even as Illinois lawmakers have failed again to keep the products away from children. The report by the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no state oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids.
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3 days ago |
chicagotribune.com | Robert McCoppin
A new report on hemp-derived THC highlights growing concerns over its safety, legality and impact on health — even as Illinois lawmakers have failed again to keep the products away from children. The report by the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no state oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids.
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1 week ago |
gazettextra.com | Robert McCoppin
By Robert McCoppin - Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears have submitted required traffic and financial impact studies to Arlington Heights, marking the next step in their quest to build a new football stadium there. The studies are considered preliminary drafts that will be worked on further with a village consultant, so Village Manager Randall Recklaus declined to release them publicly for now. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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