D C Questions? Call 1-800-Tribune Saturday, September 1, 2018 Breaking news at chicagotribune.com Gang member extradited from Mexico in 1994 slaying Man to stand trial in killing of 18-year-old college student Armand Browning By David Jackson and Tribune reporters in seen him there in recent Madeline Buckley 2011 located Hernandez days. Chicago Tribune in a central Mexican This week, Mexican town where his family and U.S. authorities fi- Gang member Oscar Hernan- owned property, living nally succeeded in extra- dez vanished from Chicago in openly under his own diting Hernandez to 1994 after he allegedly shot and name with a wife and two Chicago, where he is killed a college freshman who children. Hernandez charged with the 1994 happened to drive past the street wasn’t at the home that murder of 18-year-old corner where Hernandez was day, but his wife and local Hernandez Hampton University standing. government records con- freshman Armand ABEL URIBE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE But in Mexico, he was hiding in firmed his whereabouts, and “At last for me and my wife, there can be some closure,” said Stephen plain sight. neighbors told reporters they had Turn to Extradition, Page 4 Browning, father of Armand Browning, shown with wife Saundra. Can pot replace prescribed opioids? New state law allows medical marijuana to be dispensed as substitute By Robert McCoppin Chicago Tribune Marijuana advocates were overjoyed this week when Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner legalized medical cannabis as a substitute for prescription painkillers. The Marijuana Policy Project called it a “big win” for patients, and officials say it will greatly expand the number of patients, possibly saving lives. But the new state law begs the question: How effective is canna- bis for treating pain? And how well does it work to reduce opioid use and overdose deaths? The answers, of course, de- pend on whom you ask, whether doctors, researchers or patients. Some pain physicians love it. Many addiction specialists, not so much. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has decades of re- search on the negative effects of ANGELA WEISS/GETTY-AFP marijuana, while the Center for The casket of Aretha Franklin arrives at the Greater Grace Temple in advance of her funeral on Friday in Detroit. Medical Cannabis Research in San Diego has mostly positive reports. And patients have their own preferences. Some patients said they’re grateful for an alternative to pain pills that some say make them Impassioned farewell groggy. But Joe Ruzich, who has a nerve disease that left him some- times screaming in pain, said he survives only thanks to an electric stimulator and an opioid pump. for the Queen of Soul He worries that doctors are being pressured to cut off opioid medi- cation. songs and dozens of tributes. “It helps people like me live a Presidents, stars deliver emotional tributes to Franklin Guests included former Presi- normal life,” said Ruzich, who dent Bill Clinton, former first previously wrote for the Tribune By Jeff Karoub remembering the Queen of tice,” the pastor William Barber lady Hillary Clinton, the Rev. as a freelance reporter but had to Associated Press Soul as a powerful force for said. “Her singing was revela- Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder stop because of his ailment. “I’m musical and political change tion and was revolution.” and Smokey Robinson. glad people have more choice, but DETROIT — Former presi- and a steadfast friend and In a send-off both grand and Robinson, the Motown to present it as an alternative to dents and preachers joined a family member. personal, a celebrity lineup of great, remembered first hear- opioids doesn’t seem right to me.” parade of singers Friday in a “Aretha’s singing challenged mourners filled the same De- ing Franklin play piano when As with many aspects of mari- hip-swaying, piano-pounding the dangling discords of hate troit church that hosted Rosa juana, research has found mixed farewell to Aretha Franklin, and lies and racism and injus- Parks’ funeral, offering prayers, Turn to Franklin, Page 2 Turn to Marijuana, Page 4 Trump edges closer to $200B State moves to be proactive in lead poisoning fight New rules would halve prodding paid off — a blood test in China tariffs revealed her son was severely lead level in children before poisoned, likely because of the President Donald Trump intervention, boost fines lead-based paint in their Gresham wants to move ahead with a home. plan to impose tariffs on By Ese Olumhense “When a child gets lead poison- $200 billion in Chinese im- Chicago Tribune ing, it robs them of their independ- ports as soon as a public- ence, of their intellect,” said Mc- comment period concludes Something was definitely Mullen, who has dedicated herself next week. Business, Page 9 wrong with Tolanda McMullen’s to activism around childhood lead son. poisoning. Though her son is 8 The shift happened around the now, he has the mental age of a 1 time he was 1 ⁄2 in 2011. His 3-year-old. McCain hailed at appetite suddenly vanished, even In view of this, state officials for ice cream, a favorite treat. And have moved to lower the level of Capitol ceremony although he was always very lead in a child’s blood that would affectionate as a baby, his mood trigger public health interventions Congressional leaders sa- changed. He was cranky, achy, by 50 percent — from 10 to 5 luted John McCain on Friday always crying. micrograms per deciliter, the Illi- as “one of the bravest souls Perplexed, McMullen sched- nois Department of Public Health our nation has ever pro- uled doctor’s appointment after said this week. duced,” in a memorial cere- ZBIGNIEW BZDAK/CHICAGO TRIBUNE doctor’s appointment. Nothing If the proposed rules are mony in Washington. 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Corrections and clarifications: Publishing information quickly and accurately is a central part of the Chicago Tribune’s news responsibility. CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS PAUL SANCYA/AP Ariana Grande shares a moment with Bishop Charles Ellis during Aretha Franklin’s funeral Friday in Detroit. ■ In the print edition of Friday’s Business section, headlines incorrectly said that Lakeshore East devel- opers revised a plan in order to add towers. In fact, the developers had previously announced plans to build towers. The new information was that the plan was Moving ceremony for Franklin revised. The Tribune regrets the errors. lasts more than seven hours HOW TO CONTACT US 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday Franklin, 7 a.m.–noon Saturday–Sunday from Page 1 Ariana Grande sang one of the Delivery problem? 7 a.m.–11 a.m. holidays Queen’s biggest hits, “(You Make Me Or go to chicagotribune.com/ Call 312-546-7900 he was just 8, and he remained close to Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and customerservice her for the rest of her life. They talked Faith Hill performed “What a Friend Subscribe online: chicagotribune.com/subscribe for hours at a time, he said. 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