Gov. J.B. Pritzker said May 18 he's "not opposed" to pausing Illinois' gas tax as pump prices rise, but warned a break would shave critical funding for roads and transit.

Wolf Point West secured roughly $142 million in refinancing as owners replace older debt across the River North campus. The deal was arranged by JLL and backed by New York Life.

Kane County approved modest raises and riverboat-fund awards at its Tuesday meeting as officials continue searching for ways to close a looming budget gap.

The Blackstone, Chicago’s historic ‘Hotel of Presidents,’ sold for about $43.2M to Vinayaka Hospitality. The deal follows a maturing loan and comes at a lower price than 2016.

The NLRB says the Chicago History Museum illegally fired and disciplined workers after they voted to unionize in April 2025. The formal complaint could lead to reinstatements or back pay.

A line of fast-moving storms on May 18 knocked out power to thousands across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana as crews worked to restore service.

Northwestern has tapped Purdue President Mung Chiang as its next president, starting July 1. The hire brings tech-policy and fundraising heft to a campus still rebounding from federal scrutiny.

A 14-year-old, Devin Porter, was shot and later died in Michigan City. Police say detectives are interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance as the investigation continues.

Orkin's 2026 list put Chicago at No. 2 for mosquito treatments; local officials say the real risk depends on summer weather, trap results and control work.

Cook County deputies say they recovered a loaded, stolen handgun from a rider at the Garfield Boulevard Red Line station; Maurice Timberlake was charged and later released.

AgeOptions says it’s trimming home‑delivered meals and adding a waiting list as SNAP rule changes and grocery inflation push more seniors toward food aid.

A multi-vehicle crash closed outbound I-290 near 25th Street and left one person dead, authorities say.

Constellation is spending roughly $800 million to upgrade Byron and Braidwood, adding steady, carbon‑free megawatts as Illinois courts data‑center demand. The work will roll through refueling outages and create a years‑long run of local hiring and regulatory review.