illinois news December 28, 2023 8:14 am Fast Break: Powerball jackpot hits $700 million Powerball jackpot hits $700 million, 9th largest ever, ahead of Wednesday night drawing; CTA, Metra both offer free rides for New Year’s Eve; Wendy’s selling bacon cheeseburgers for one cent. Local 2:07 Large fire engulfs Brighton Park warehouse 2:26 Saturday night forecast 1:49 Small businesses in Wheaton keep up with shorter shopping season 2:01 Holiday travel poised to hit new records 3:38 Chicago Board of Education votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez