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.

Chicago faces severe winter weather with sub-zero wind chills and single-digit temperatures, disrupting services like the CTA. The cold spell brings the season's lowest temperatures despite partial sunlight.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDOT celebrate the Greencorps Chicago program's 30th anniversary and 39 new graduates, who gain skills for green jobs and community development.

Ex-Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify in Michael Madigan's trial, despite dementia concerns, per Judge Blakey's order, as part of the federal corruption case.

CTA Brown Line service in Chicago faced delays due to a cracked rail from extreme cold. Service between Kimball and Southport was briefly replaced by shuttle buses, but repairs were made and normal service resumed the same morning.

The Chicago Police seek help locating missing 22-year-old Seth Moses, last seen at a McDonald's on S. Lake Park Avenue. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his forearms. Call (312)-747-8380 with info.

Chicago Police will increase patrols to target DUI offenses in the Grand Central District from December 14-15, utilizing the BAT Mobile for on-site processing.

McNally's bar in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood is closing after 35 years. The family-run establishment thanked patrons and emphasized its role in the community as a gathering place for both celebrations and commiserations.

James McIntyre, a child advocate, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace, who claims she was "physically accosted" during an encounter at the Capitol.