News Around Illinois - February 28, 2020
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Board Games Boom In The Digital Age
Yahtzee! Sorry! Checkmate! Board games are regaining popularity in the digital age: The global sale of board games and puzzles are expected to reach over $21 billion by 2025, according to Bloomberg.
Hemp Farmers Crop Being Stolen And Mistaken For Marijuana
For many farmers, 2019 was the first year of growing hemp, since it became legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. In addition to the normal challenges of farming, hemp growers have had to deal with a different kind of problem: theft.
The 21st—Thursday, February 27, 2020
On Today's 21st: Some hemp growers in Illinois are finding that their plant is being mistaken for something else, marijuana, making their hemp crop a target for thieves.
Illinois Joins Push To Ban Hair Discrimination
Many black women and men say they've been denied work or educational opportunities because of the hairstyles or hair texture. A bill under consideration may make that kind of discrimination illegal in Illinois.