Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts officer, firefighter pensions
Some Chicago police officers and firefighters will be getting a big boost to their pension, thanks to a bill signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
2025 Chicago Air & Water Show Dates Revealed
It's that time of year again! One of the best things about summer in Chicago is the abundance of events, both new and traditional. According to the city's official website, the 2025 Air & Water Show will be held on August 16 and 17 along the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach...
Man with gun arrested at Schaumburg Regional Airport, police say
Police arrested an armed man at a north suburban airport on Friday afternoon.
Illinois’ largest Halal Fest returns to Naperville with food, shopping and camel rides
Organizers and local vendors preview the third annual Halal Fest, which is set to draw 20,000 people this weekend with dozens of food stalls, unique desserts and family-friendly attractions.
Suspect in custody after hitting patrol car during police chase through south suburbs: officials
A suspect is in custody after allegedly hitting a Will County sheriff's patrol car during a police chase through the south suburbs on Friday night, officials said.
Pritzker signs 124 bill impacting Chicago pensions, AI, buses, bicycles and more
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday impacting everything from Chicago police and fire pensions to the use of artificial intelligence for mental health therapy. Effective immediately, House Bill 3657 makes changes to Tier 2 Chicago Police and Firefighter pension benefits. Chicago...
Walmart accused of using criminal background checks to discriminate against Black workers
Who: Two former Walmart logistics workers filed a class action lawsuit against the retail giant. Why: The plaintiffs allege Walmart’s use of criminal background checks to vet former employees of a third-party logistics company had a disparate impact on Black workers. Where: The Walmart class action lawsuit was filed...
Lollapalooza festivalgoers handed new device to detect fentanyl
The device, called Defent, is a stick that resembles a thumb drive. It has the power to detect the smallest grain of fentanyl almost instantly.
Chance the Rapper joins Saturday Lollapalooza schedule; Olivia Rodrigo, Korn set to headline Friday
Chance the Rapper has been added to the Lollapalooza lineup, festival organizers said Friday.
Migrant charged after cops find gun, inert grenade on CTA bus
A 28-year-old Venezuelan migrant was detained Thursday evening after police allegedly found a loaded handgun and an inert grenade in his possession following a disturbance on a CTA bus in South Chicago. Jose Yepes was arrested around 7:35 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Jeffrey Boulevard after a bus...
