Hedge fund manager Kenneth C. Griffin, the richest man in Illinois, has donated $125 million to the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI).
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions.
The Chicago Park District and Westrec Marinas are building a new breakwater at the mouth of the Jackson Park Outer Harbor to combat wave damage and reduce silting of the harbor.
