Illinois' Department of Juvenile Justice is recruiting for the Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln, with jobs starting at $62,532. Job screenings are on December 3, requiring applicants to submit forms online in advance and bring their driver's license.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charged Austin A. Wheat with seven counts of disseminating child pornography, each a Class X felony with up to 30 years in prison.

Chicago Police seek help in finding 16-year-old Giselle Quintanilla missing since October 6. She was last seen at the 2500 block of North Tripp Avenue.

Chicago faces changing weather with a chilly start, potential snow, and a rain-snow mix. Conditions will vary, affecting travel. Post-Thanksgiving, temperatures will drop, reaching the season's lowest, with sunny but cold days ahead.

The Illinois Power Agency seeks community input on its Illinois Solar for All program, focusing on environmental justice and serving underserved groups, with a feedback period from December 2 to 20 and a workshop on December 16.

Oswego entrepreneur Matthew Verde, 49, died after being hit by a car near a Meijer store. His restaurant confirmed his passing and a GoFundMe was set up to assist with costs. The crash is under investigation.

Kevin Jackson, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, has been released after over 20 years, following a case reinvestigation and witness recantations.

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago featured a parade with new light fixtures and history-making muppet balloons, drawing in crowds for festive celebration.

A woman was shot outside Macy's in Chicago's Loop during holiday festivities; her condition is fair. The incident caused chaos, but no arrests were made.

A nanny was fatally stabbed in Portage Park, and her family is fundraising for her funeral; there's scrutiny over her husband's prior release on GPS monitoring.

The Midwest is set to become a key region for clean hydrogen energy with a $22.2 million federal investment in MachH2, sparking enthusiasm and job growth projections but also environmental concerns.

Foggy morning in Chicago with patches lifting by 9 am; partly sunny day expected with highs near 51°F and winds up to 15 mph. Evening may see drizzle and scattered showers, with a mild low around 48°F.

A food vendor shot an armed attacker in self-defense during a conflict in Austin, Chicago, resulting in the attacker's death and the vendor's arm injury.