The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for wh...
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Friday, January 2, 2026
FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve
The FBI said Friday that it foiled a terrorist attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina. Federal law enforcement officials anno...
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois: Gun storage, breaks for nursing moms and more
Illinois ushered in the new year with hundreds of new laws ranging from expanded employee protections to strengthened gun safety requirement...
Meet the first babies born in 2026 in the Chicago area
Several lucky Chicago area families now have more than just the new year to celebrate on January 1. Across the Chicago area, new parents we...