Chicago representatives unveiled the Living Wage For All Act, a proposal to lift the federal minimum to $25 with a decade‑plus phase‑in and an end to subminimum wages. Sponsors say it’s about affordability; critics warn of costs to small businesses.

A 28-year-old man was shot and later died Monday night in Austin; Area Four detectives are asking neighbors to share tips or video.

Lyric Opera, Ravinia and other Chicago arts groups backed an Illinois bill to ban speculative 'ghost' ticket listings after patrons were turned away and venues lost thousands.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago will update sewers and water lines to protect health and better withstand extreme storms. The plan highlights long‑running lead‑line and flooding problems.

A 25-year-old man was shot in the head Monday afternoon on the 11000 block of South Vernon Avenue and is in critical condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Reports of shots fired closed northbound I‑294 near the Halsted ramp in South Holland; troopers reopened lanes by mid‑morning and reported no injuries.

Chicago has signed a new contract with Ernst & Young to hunt for budget savings; procurement records show a multi‑million dollar ceiling as aldermen demand details. EY’s 2025 review flagged $530M–$1.4B in possible efficiencies.

Gerresheimer will close its Chicago Heights moulded‑glass plant and lay off 172 workers; the company says production will move to Italy and India under a global transformation plan.

A Little Village man pleaded guilty in federal court after admitting he fired rounds near Border Patrol agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Sentencing is set for July 20.

Police released surveillance stills after a woman was attacked and robbed on a Red Line train at Garfield; detectives are asking anyone with tips to call 312-745-4447.

A 19‑year‑old Chicago man was arrested in Finland and is accused in a federal complaint of taking part in Scattered Spider hacks that targeted major companies.

Internal records show IDOT declined IDNR survey recommendations and may have bypassed incidental permits for endangered fish and mussels.

Mayor Brandon Johnson tied a 90,000-job projection to ORD Next and pledged new investment at O’Hare and Midway. City materials show thousands of construction jobs so far.