100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. celebrates their 30th anniversary with the 26th annual toy drive, collecting 1,500 toys and raising funds to support local children and single mothers during the holidays.

The Chicago Police Department hosted gun turn-in events, offering gift cards for firearms to reduce guns in the community ahead of the holiday season.

The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Julius Ramsey's 88-year sentence for a sexual assault in Oak Brook, rejecting his appeal over alleged ineffective counsel.

Sahara Woods State Recreation Area opens its trails for off-highway vehicles in Saline County, Illinois, featuring a soft opening before a winter closure.

The Chicago Police Department seeks the public's help to find Mary Callahan-Samuels, a missing 68-year-old, last seen on Ogden and California Avenues.

Chicago's budget vote is delayed as Mayor Johnson lacks support, leading to a deferral to Monday. The mayor aims to address a $350 million shortfall but faces council opposition, particularly to his proposed property tax increase.

A man was fatally shot at The Levee bar in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood; the assailant fled and no suspects are in custody. Police are investigating.

Chicago rapper Lil Durk is implicated in a murder-for-hire plot, as revealed by unsealed documents linking him to the fatal shooting of Stephon Mack in January 2022.

The McHenry Sheriff's Office joins the Illinois "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, focusing on preventing impaired driving during the holidays.

The Illinois Gaming Board awarded Wind Creek IL LLC a casino license and approved a sports wagering partnership between Walker's Bluff and bet365. They also granted various gaming and occupational licenses.

Antuan Hill has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old man in Chicago. He was arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.

Two men were fatally shot in a home in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; both were pronounced dead at a hospital. No suspects are in custody as detectives investigate.

Illinois AG charges a Chicago man, Shaheed Tamir, with theft and forgery for allegedly stealing over $500,000 from the state's Unclaimed Property Program.