Longest-serving House speaker in US history sentenced for scheme to reward lobbyists and loyalists with no-work utility jobs in exchange for passing favorable legislation
Michael Madigan, 83, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in federal prison for bribery, conspiracy and racketeering actions intended to benefit electric utility ComEd.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport opened bidding for first stage of $1.1-billion airport expansion and modernization. The lead architect is Corgan and engineering consultant is Connico.
Construction has kicked off on a $1.45-billion, 60-mile pipeline that will enable Chicago to provide water to 250,000 people currently relying on a dwindling supply of well water.
The Chicago Fire and owner Joseph Mansueto plan to build a $650-million, privately financed stadium for the team in Related Midwest's 62-acre 78 development.
The $1.2-billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project is being built in Joliet, Ill. to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes.
The 96-story Trump International Tower and Hotel in Chicago must make changes to its water cooling system to protect fish and aquatic life in the Chicago River.