Dan R. Waeckerle, Jr. was sentenced to over 40 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor, reflecting law enforcement's commitment to child protection.

An employee at City Winery in Chicago fatally stabbed a colleague, resulting in closure of the venue, which is expected to reopen for scheduled performances.

Cook County unveils "Tourism Alive," investing $10 million to revitalize its tourism and hospitality sectors, with campaigns focused on exploring greenspaces and boosting the workforce.

The article describes the weather forecast for Chicago, indicating a sunny day followed by potential thunderstorms and mixed conditions over the weekend.

Chicago City Council has voted to give local aldermen control over the approval of downtown marijuana dispensary sites, bypassing the Zoning Board of Appeals.

A Lotto player won a $1 million jackpot at a BP in Wadsworth, Illinois; the store gets a $10,000 bonus. The winner has one year to claim the prize, and lottery officials recommend securely signing the winning ticket.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a group of 18 attorneys general in urging the Department of Education to expedite new regulations aimed at providing debt relief to federal student loan borrowers.

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless opens a new fast-casual Mexican restaurant, Tortazo, inside the Macy's at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, offering a range of Mexico City-style dishes.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Edwards County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, influencing 2023 tax bills. This aims to ensure uniform tax burdens across counties.

Two Cook County sheriff's officers were indicted for PPP fraud, falsely claiming business ownership. Two ex-employees also received prison sentences for similar fraud totaling $770,000.

Four men were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side, near Douglass Park. No arrests have been made following the Tuesday evening incident.

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with attacking and robbing multiple riders on Chicago's CTA Red Line, based on incidents reported on May 10 and 11.

Chicago startup Workbox is taking over WeWork's space in Fulton Market, aiming to serve early-stage companies with office space and additional services. WeWork is reducing its locations under bankruptcy proceedings.