Molly Devore

CHICAGO — Six months after video gambling terminals were legalized in the 2026 budget, Chicago's City Council is still debating whether the controversial machines should be allowed to operate in the city.

Mandated by the Federal Clean Water Act, the O'Hare Modernization Wetlands Mitigation Project resulted in the restoration of more than 500 acres of wetlands, now a thriving home for birds and other wildlife.

Five campgrounds — all a short drive from the city — opened in 2015 but are still somewhat of a “hidden gem.” Campers have access to nearly 100 tent sites and more than 30 cabins.

For the opening weeks of summer, Chicago — especially the South Side — has been inundated with storms and rain. The massive Deep Tunnel system that captures and cleans stormwater is almost at capacity.

The boy was standing on Montrose Avenue when he was shot in the leg by a person in a dark-colored SUV Monday evening, police said. No arrests have been made.

The Missouri-based frozen custard chain plans to open the Milwaukee Avenue store early next year.

Alarmist Brewing closed in February after almost a decade in Sauganash. Pollyanna, which is based in the suburbs, has bought the business and its recipes and expects to reopen later this year.

The Department of Transportation is seeking public input on how to improve the area around the Edgebrook Metra Station. One option: raising the rail line with an overpass.

The Mayfair cafe has been closed since June 26 due to a licensing issue. A GoFundMe to help its staff has raised nearly $10,000 in three days.

Eric Johnson, the 27-year-old great-grandson of one of the founders, now leads the family business — home to one of Chicago's last natural hardwood smokehouses.