Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a $529 million casino in East Hazel Crest, is set to open soon, featuring 1,400 slots and diverse entertainment options, aimed at boosting local tax revenue and providing over 1,000 jobs.

NielsenIQ is exploring a potential $10 billion IPO by 2025, as the market shows increased IPO activity and economic optimism. No final decision has been made by the consumer intelligence firm.

Revolution Brewing is closing its original Logan Square brewpub in Chicago on December 14th due to challenges after the pandemic, though their Kedzie Avenue location remains open.

Teamsters Local 727 sued PepsiCo over the abrupt closure of its Chicago warehouse, alleging WARN Act violations for not giving employees 60 days' notice. PepsiCo claims compliance with the law.

Macy's on State Street in Chicago lit its Great Tree and unveiled holiday window displays, marking a tradition of festive cheer and creating lasting memories for visitors.

The Chicago Bears have launched their 36th annual coat drive in partnership with Jewel-Osco and The Salvation Army, aiming to collect over 25,000 coats for those in need during Chicago's cold winters.

The FDA has expanded the recall of Dynacare baby powder to 35 states due to possible asbestos contamination, with no illness reports yet and consumers advised to seek refunds.

A lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's by customers claiming health issues from E. coli linked to Quarter Pounders, as the restaurant chain apologizes and addresses the contaminated supply.

The Illinois Commerce Commission introduced a program with discounted gas bills for low-income families, with savings based on income and size, automatically including LIHEAP enrollees.

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions has spread to 13 states with 75 cases, causing one death and leading to recalls by McDonald's and U.S. Foods.

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces its first Industry Day Event to connect with tech vendors and improve resident services, scheduled for December 10, 2024.

Big Lots is closing additional stores in Illinois amid its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding to the 315 store closures announced previously due to economic challenges and declining consumer demand.

Illinois launches a pilot program with "Fast-Lane" kiosks in grocery stores for DMV tasks like license and sticker renewals, aiming to provide convenience to residents.