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Many recreational drugs known for mind-altering trips are being studied to treat depression, substance use and other disorders. Here’s what you need to know.

A chronological look back at 10 of the area's top news stories over the past 12 months

Chicago’s gun violence proved unrelenting in 2021, as the fear and unease many neighborhoods have long felt spread into wealthier, traditionally safer parts of the city.

Chicago’s gun violence proved unrelenting in 2021, as the fear and unease many neighborhoods have long felt spread into wealthier, traditionally safer parts of the city.

A UC Davis chemist is developing drugs with all the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs — without the hallucinogenic trip.

The number of people charged in criminal cases has declined steadily in Cook County over the last two decades. But a closer look at the trend reveals stark racial disparities that have only grown over time. More than 3 million criminal cases were filed in Cook County between 2000 and 2018. More than 60% of those were filed against Black people, according to an analysis of Cook County court data by The Circuit, even though Black people only make up about a quarter of the countys population.

The number of people charged in criminal cases has declined steadily in Cook County over the last two decades. But a closer look at the trend reveals stark racial disparities

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of people charged in criminal cases has declined steadily in Cook County over the last two decades. But a closer look at the trend reveals

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of people charged in criminal cases has declined steadily in...

We broke down the data on specific charges and asked experts to explain why racial disparities are increasing in Cook County criminal court.