Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
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A viral, west suburban incident is getting a lot of attention online tonight.  Leslie Moreno is live -- explaining how a woman says an off-duty Forest Park officer went too far after a minor crash.

Slammers bring baseball back to Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial kickoff

For the first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. The iconic "Big House Baseball" game helped kick off Route 66 Centennial celebrations.

22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests

Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.

Cockfighting ring busted in Joliet, 2 charged
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 What started as a routine drug investigation in Joliet quickly took a dark turn. Tia Ewing joins us in studio with the latest. 

Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
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A viral post on social media is raising serious questions tonight about "police conduct" in the west suburbs.  A woman claims an off-duty officer forcibly detained her after a minor crash.  Leslie Moreno joins us live to explain what happened. 

Bison return to Kane County Prairie, after over 200 years
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There used to be millions of buffalo on the Great Plains, even in Illinois.  Now, they're almost all gone.      Now, as part of an effort to reverse that tragedy, the mighty buffalo is returning to the plains in Kane County.      And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see them yourself.      Dane Placko got a preview.

Slammers kick off Route 66 Centennial at Old Joliet Prison
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The Old Joliet Prison usually comes up because of ghosts and monster tales.  It's known as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. But thankfully that is not the case today.  The "big house" is actually hosting a baseball game.  Kasey Chronis is spending her day with the Joliet Slammers.

Alleged gambling network in Indiana taken down by FBI
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Here's what's going on in northwest Indiana.  The FBI raided two restaurants in the area. Investigators say these places are tied to a gambling operation.   Agents say it ran for years and even spread beyond the state.

No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that

Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.