Wilmette contractor Rocky Rowe is the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Chicago Skyway users were overcharged $3 million in tolls. The legal action targets Skyway Concession LLC and partners, following privatization concerns.

Bally's Casino advances with its $1.7 billion project in Chicago's River West, despite mixed reactions and the Mayor's concerns regarding deadlines and expectations.

The Supreme Court upheld a law barring individuals with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns, aligning with AG Raoul's emphasis on the link between domestic abuse and gun violence.

A fatal car crash in Chicago's Southwest Side resulted in the death of one driver and the arrest of a fleeing suspect.

Chicago expands its ESVF program, previously servicing five neighborhoods, to ten more, utilizing $6.4 million in federal funds. The initiative offers financial aid to gun violence victims for costs like relocation and funerals.

The family of David O'Donnell, who died in a construction accident, is suing Turner Construction and Adjustable Concrete, claiming insufficient safety measures caused the fatal fall.

Sabrina Carpenter will perform in Chicago on Oct. 13 as part of her 'Short n' Sweet Tour.' Her hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" are chart-toppers.

Six Flags Great America announces the opening of Sky Striker, the tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest, offering an experience of weightlessness and high speeds.

Aaron Rossi, the CEO of Reditus Laboratories in Illinois, was indicted on multiple fraud charges regarding COVID-19 testing, potentially facing serious jail time and fines.

A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot in Chicago outside Oakley Square Apartments. The police and the mayor condemned the violence and emphasized the need for safe communities.

A shooting in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on Sunday afternoon left one man dead and another in serious condition. The incident, involving victims aged 34 and 59, is under investigation by Area Two detectives.

Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Chicago's Wicker Park on July 31, marking its continued expansion in the city with a space in the former Noel State Bank building.

A 7-year-old boy named Jai'mani Amir Rivera was killed by a stray bullet on Chicago's Near West Side, leading to outcry over gun violence from local authorities and the community.