The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services took a verbal lashing Tuesday from the bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Tuesday for how the agency has proposed rules regulating day care operations.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Tuesday that second installment bills for the 2022 tax year are available at cookcountytreasurer.com. Taxpayers can find their bill by clicking the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free” and looking up their property by PIN or address.

Bally’s temporary casino facility at Medinah Temple has brought the availability of gambling closer to those living and working downtown.

In a 4-2 vote, the Piatt County Board approved Apex Clean Energy to build its first ever wind farm — but the decision continues to face some opposition.