Chicago is restoring the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Riverwalk, addressing neglect and ensuring ongoing maintenance for the tribute to Illinois soldiers.

Former workers at the closed Signature Room have won $1.5 million in back pay and benefits after the restaurant violated state law by not providing proper notice before shutting down.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker proposes increasing the sports betting tax from 15% to 35% to raise an estimated additional $200 million annually for the state's treasury.

Chicago faces bird collision issues with buildings like McCormick Place, causing mass bird deaths during migration. Advocates push for bird-safe design laws, yet current guidelines are voluntary, raising concerns ahead of spring migration.

Chicago's Goose Island Division Street is undergoing a revamp by CDOT, including new bridges and improved bike lanes, despite some local cyclist safety concerns.

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor and activist against neo-Nazism, died at 102. He notably led opposition to a Nazi group's planned march in Skokie, Illinois, in the 1970s.

A stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois, led by 22-year-old Christian Soto, resulted in four deaths and seven injuries. The suspect is facing murder and home invasion charges.

A man was found shot dead in a white car in Chicago's Gage Park. The victim was discovered following reports of gunfire and had succumbed to a wound near the eye. No arrests have been made as Area 1 detectives investigate.

The Chicago Water Taxi is resuming daily operations, serving key stops along the Chicago River, signaling a recovery in the market for ferry transportation post-pandemic.

Illinois launches the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program, incentivizing contractors to hire pre-apprenticeship graduates from marginalized communities for construction jobs, aimed at boosting equity in state-funded projects.

After seven years, Chicago police arrest 24-year-old Antonio Dickerson for a 2017 shooting, facing charges including first-degree murder and aggravated battery.

Chicago's 8th and 9th Districts face ATM robberies by a man in a yellow vest who steals cash and escapes in a vehicle. Police advise vigilance and caution.

Chicago Police are searching for Marshall Monnett, a missing 32-year-old woman with blue hair and eyes, last seen on N. Ashland Ave. Public assistance is requested.