A look at the resurgence of the Chicago Loop, an iconic cereal-selling character is back for more and the expanding business of taking private citizens into space.

Also in the news: Police investigating two armed robberies which victims were followed into homes; Warrenville man charged with murdering his wife; Chicago woman charged trying to smuggle paper soaked with illegal drugs into Cook County Jail and more.

Also in the news: Nine CPS students hospitalized after eating heartburn meds off the street; Little Village reopen landmark archway; CFD and Chicago leaders gathered for moment of silence for 9/11 and more.

Latest on inflation with Economist Diane Swonk, Chicago-based McDonald's is introducing kiosks that take cash and tips for buying a teenager's first car.

Also in the news: Man dead after hitting a pole in SUV; Man wounded in shooting with  BB gun in Bronzeville; Sextortion email scam circulating in Bartlett and more.

Also in the news: Mount Prospect resident denied effort to shut down animal feed facility over foil smells; Burr Ridge rainstorm sent frogs to village hall; Chicago Open House releases participating locations and more.

Some companies looking to attract and retain workers are becoming more pet friendly, Amazon unveils ‘Saver’ private-label grocery brand and taking kids out of school to travel.

Also in the news: Johnson imposing a city-wide hiring freeze; Wheatland Tube laying off more than 200 workers as it closes Southwest Side factory; Brookfield Zoo helps endangered Guam bird habitation effort and more.

The sequel to a 1988 movie is a huge hit in 2024, Apple is unveiling a host of newest products and the latest on the DirecTV/Disney dispute.

Also in the news: Northwest Indiana police investigating woman killed by stray bullet; Warm, dry weather could make trees change colors; DeKalb City Council considering whether to allow alcohol in hair salons and more.