chicago sun-times

White Sox Catching Prospect Parent Suspended

White Sox catching prospect Parent suspended

Filed under: Chicago Drug Treatment

Three Minor Leaguers were suspended on Thursday for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Phillies right-hander Gustavo Armas, currently with the Venezuelan Summer League Phillies, received a 50-game suspension after …
Read more on MLB.com

 

Emanuel Supports Sentencing Reforms for Low-Level Drug Offenders

Filed under: Chicago Drug Treatment

"Non-violent drug offenders are often better served by treatment and other options, freeing up law enforcement to focus their time and efforts on preventing violent crimes." It's not a surprise coming from the mayor of Chicago where jails are …
Read more on NBC Chicago (blog)

Twin Cities Best Entertainment Bets for Aug. 16-22

Twin Cities best entertainment bets for Aug. 16-22

Filed under: Drug Rehab Centers Chicago

As its title suggests, Trout covers some of the late Chicago blues guitarist's best-known songs and wraps it up with the original track, "When Luther Played the Blues." 9 p.m.; Famous Dave's BBQ and Blues, Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls …
Read more on Pioneer Press

 

Last dry South Dakota reservation voting on alcohol sales

Filed under: Drug Rehab Centers Chicago

Kerfuffle Over Marijuana Claim

Kerfuffle Over Marijuana Claim

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Illinois

Last November, Colorado and Washington voted to legalize recreational weed use in their states, and Illinois recently became the latest state to legalize the drug for use as a medicine. In a speech at the American Bar … PolitiFact, which fact-checks …
Read more on Scientist (blog)

 

Stiff prison sentences aren't a magic cure for crime

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Illinois

Chef Michael Lachowicz Turns Around His Life — and a New Restaurant

Chef Michael Lachowicz turns around his life — and a new restaurant

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs

I haven't had a drink or taken any drugs in that time. I now exercise every day with the help … Fortunately my brother Tom, who is a wine importer, stepped in and took care of the restaurant for the 28 days I was in rehab. At 6 foot 1, I'm getting …
Read more on Crain’s Chicago Business

 

Alex Rodriguez worried about Biogenesis investigation

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs

Editorial: Drunken Boaters Beware

Editorial: Drunken boaters beware

Filed under: Illinois Drug Abuse

Last year in Illinois, 19 people were killed in boating mishaps, in 10 cases due at least in part to alcohol or drug abuse. Nationwide, alcohol was the main factor in 17 percent of deaths. Almost every state now sets the blood-alcohol content limit for …
Read more on Chicago Sun-Times

 

Trump doesn't 'want to be critical' of Romney's campaign, is critical

Filed under: Illinois Drug Abuse

Big Returns and Bold New Series Lined Up for Shaw Media's 2013/14 Specialty

Big returns and bold new series lined up for Shaw Media's 2013/14 specialty

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs

Brand-new seasons of returning series on National Geographic Channel include: Border Security, Drugs Inc., Alaska State Troopers and Wicked Tuna. LIFETIME Witches of East End (Canadian Broadcast Premiere) FALL … Returning series include Professional …
Read more on HispanicBusiness.com

 

Former Chicago gang leader, now congressman, racially smears US senator

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs