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Thursday, September 12
More than 200 new laws take effect in the city and state today, including ordinances to increase the minimum wage, institute Sunday parking meter fees, make popcorn the official snack of Illinois, forbid anyone but a doctor or dentist from splitting your tongue, and create a drug discount card for seniors. Get in the know! [Trib login: gapers/gapers]