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 crash on I-57 near Sauk Trail caused major delays and a complete road shutdown, with slow recovery of traffic flow reported by NBC Chicago and ABC7 Chicago.

President Biden exercised clemency to commute the sentences of 1,499 people, including embezzler Rita Crundwell and fraudster Eric Bloom. He also pardoned 39 individuals, aiming to give a second chance to those who have demonstrated reformation.

An 11-year-old boy was shot in the hand after a minor car crash in Chicago, with the shooter fleeing the scene. Police are investigating and seeking information.

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.

Illinois man Glenn Messmer received a 19-year sentence for producing child pornography after being found possessing a vast quantity of abusive material.

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.

The Attorney General and Joliet Mayor are committed to reforming Joliet's police practices after an investigation revealed issues, aiming for fair and constitutional policing.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Coles County's property equalization factor at 1.0000, reflecting uniform property assessments and potentially stable local taxes.

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.

CPD requests public help in finding Jessica Morales, 39, last seen on Nov 27. She is a Hispanic female, 5'02", 140 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Contact Det. Effie Pappas at 312-746-6654 with information.