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The gift from DePaul University alum and Trustee Gerald Beeson and his wife Jennifer Beeson is one of the largest gifts given to DePaul in its history, according to the school. The undisclosed amount primarily will fund the Beeson Endowed Scholarship and other scholarship programs at DePaul. University president Robert Manuel says the Beesons exemplify "DePaul’s Catholic, Vincentian mission with purpose and heart".

The NASA Standard Initiator is an electrically activated, pyrotechnic device that played a critical role in the recent launch of the Artemis Two/Orion mission. On April 15th, after an eight-week competition the Initiator---made at Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove won the 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, earning it the title of "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois".

Located just off Michigan Avenue across the street from the Water Tower, Leica has opened its first-ever Midwest flagship in Chicago.

This week's Difference Maker is a woman-led auto shop on the North Side that aims to change the auto industry by inspiring the next generation of female mechanics.

The NFL’s stadium committee has called for a meeting with the Bears on the week of April 27th---according to the TRIBUNE---to find out the status of the team’s bid for a new home. The location of that stadium currently is between Arlington Heights where the Bears own land, and a site in Hammond offered by Indiana legislators. After the meeting, the stadium committee will report to the NFL commissioner.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a legal victory for two of the so-called "ComEd Four" corruption defendants.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a proposal to raise Chicago cab fares for the first time in ten years.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a proposal that could speed up approval for legal video gambling terminals in Chicago bars and restaurants.

Trader Joe's announced that it will open a location in Oswego near Kendall Point Drive and U.S. 34. Also, the village of Willowbrook says a Trader Joe's is coming to the site of the former Willowbrook Bowling Alley on Plainfield Road. The opening dates of the grocery stores have not been announced. Trader Joe's' website lists having locations... ...in Chicago and 16 suburbs.

Two office buildings recently sold in River North, and the office building at 70 East Lake Street about to be sold, will be changed from having office spaces to housing apartments, according to CRAINS. The newspaper reports the recent deals show continuing momentum for office-to-residential conversions as business rental prices in downtown Chicago skyrocket amid weak demand for workspace.

Two office buildings recently sold in River North and the office building at 70 East Lake Street about to be sold will be changed from having office spaces to housing apartments according to CRAINS. The newspaper reports the recent deals show continuing momentum for office-to-residential conversions as business rental prices in downtown Chicago skyrocket amid weak demand for workspace.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on outgoing Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg's assessment of her office's work aimed at rooting out 'extremism" in the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a measure to ban Chicago police from taking part in "extremist" groups.

Planning a garden that supports pollinators does not mean you have to choose only native plants. A new study from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University found some flowers grown for their brilliant colors and great smells did as well as native wildflowers in attracting bees, butterflies and other insects.

A new poll from the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition reveals that Illinois voters support the proposed POWER Act by overwhelming margins.

They are one of the biggest rock ‘n’ roll bands to emerge out of the Midwest and this year, they are marking a major milestone. WBBM's LIsa Fielding talked to the lead singer and founder of the BoDeans about years of touring and performing and their successful debut album 40 years ago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on preliminary approval for a payment to settle a misconduct claim against the Chicago Police Department.

A proposal to honor professional wrestling legend Randy “Macho Man” Savage with a bronze statue in his hometown of Downers Grove has hit a roadblock.