Naperville bar and restaurant owners are requesting the city council lift a 15-year ban on video gambling, claiming economic hardship and competition. The council has not yet signaled a readiness to change the ban.

Oak Park will charge a 25-cent fee per kWh for EV charging to support their climate goals and maintain infrastructure, aligning with the Park District's charge.

A Chicago tax advisor pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.1 million from clients and faces decades in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

The article outlines Chicago's plan to invest $230-250 million from new HED bonds into affordable housing, detailing two projects that will create and preserve rental units for low-income families.

A casino patron in Chicago was robbed at gunpoint by an assailant who then escaped in a white sedan. The incident occurred early April on East Ohio Street.

Chicago's Board of Education passed a strategic plan for CPS focused on creating equitable schools, with unanimous support but facing criticism from the teachers' union.

The Mexican community in Chicago is expanding beyond traditional enclaves, impacting demographics and economies as documented by a University of Illinois Chicago study.

The decision on converting St. Adalbert Church in Pilsen into a landmark has been postponed, leaving its future uncertain as debates continue regarding preservation versus development.

Garrett Popcorn celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special in-store deal, offering bags of popcorn at $1.75, reflecting on its Chicago legacy and planning new flavors.

Judd Lofchie, an Aurora attorney and ex-council member, announces his mayoral candidacy for 2025 with a focus on fiscal responsibility and economic growth.

Suburban Chicago schools face closures and e-learning shifts after receiving unverified online threats, with increases in security and arrests made in connection to the incidents.

Tinley Park has banned kratom amid debates over its safety and economic impact, with local businesses and advocates resisting the move, while municipalities seek clearer federal guidance.

Michael Jordan's longtime Chicago mansion, listed since 2012, is under contract. The final price of the 32,000-square-foot estate is undisclosed, down from an original $29 million asking price.