Bally’s Casino Apologizes After Demolition Debris Spills Into Chicago River A wall collapsed Saturday during demolition at the site of the new casino, causing discharge of non-contaminating perlite into the water, according to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Cleanup was completed Sunday.

Old Town Pour House Closing After 13 Years On Wells Street The sports bar’s New Year’s Eve party will be one of its final hurrahs before it closes Jan. 5.

Pricier Checkout Bags, Rideshares, Streaming: Here Are The Fee And Tax Hikes In Chicago’s 2025 Budget Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 spending plan avoided a property tax hike, but Chicagoans will still see an increase in numerous fees and taxes that impact their daily lives.