Attorney General Kwame Raoul secures a preliminary injunction against the Will County Authority for improper asbestos removal at Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre, as part of a lawsuit.

General Motors settles for $35 million regarding Chevrolet and GMC diesel trucks' fuel injection pump issues, affecting certain models from 2011-2016. Eligible owners in various states could receive compensation or rebates for repairs.

Wayfair is set to open a new 23,000-square-foot outlet store in Naperville, offering discounted furniture, with plans for an e-catalog to enhance the shopping experience.

Illinois invests $6 million in a new Crysalis Biosciences sustainable aviation fuel facility, expected to create 35 jobs and significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Macy's Walnut Room in Chicago opens holiday reservations and reveals a special menu, including new desserts and the traditional Mrs. Hering’s Chicken Pot Pie.

Bloomingdale plans to transform the old Stratford Square Mall into a mixed-use space with apartments, shops, and entertainment areas, with demolition starting in October.

Morgan Li plans to rebuild a more advanced facility after a fire destroyed their warehouse in Chicago Heights, aiming for increased efficiency and jobs.

Bloomingdale officials announced redevelopment plans for the closed Stratford Square Mall, including entertainment, retail, and living spaces, financed by bonds and TIF.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has refused Mayor Johnson’s call to resign, proposing a ban on school closures till 2027 to combat misinformation and instability.

An Illinois court has permanently barred tax preparer Sir Michael Joseph Davenport and his company from preparing tax returns due to allegations of fraud.

Cook County allocated $3.6 million in grants to assist 40 cannabis entrepreneurs from areas historically affected by drug law enforcement, aiming to support their business development and operations.

A student and parent were arrested after a threat at Minooka Intermediate School; firearms were seized for child protection violations, but the threat was deemed not credible.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reaches a $10 million settlement with Teleperformance over deceptive marketing tactics misleading consumers about alternative retail electric supplier affiliations.