Doug Scott has been reappointed as Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission by Governor JB Pritzker, with the Senate confirming his five-year term.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a new property assessment equalization factor of 0.9455 for Bond County homeowners to ensure fair property value assessments.

Richard Lewandowski, ex-Worth Township trustee, received probation and a fine for failing to file tax returns in 2017 and 2018, while aiding political corruption probes.

Acero Schools community in Gage Park faces an immigration arrest and potential school closures, creating fear and prompting protests for safety and stability.

The Northern District of Illinois collected over $100 million from civil, criminal, and asset forfeiture cases in Fiscal Year 2024, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual.

Chicago anticipates typical weather fluctuations; cloudy with a slight chance of rain and high winds are expected. Warmer temperatures and wind gusts forecast for Friday, followed by colder, sunny weekend. Mixed weather is predicted for next week.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by nine other state attorneys general, is challenging a national energy emergency declaration, arguing for the resolution's termination based on the U.S. being a net energy exporter with a robust energy grid.

Trustee Jason House wins the primary in Dolton, Illinois, with 88% of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard. House will face independent Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April election.

A woman was critically wounded in a Chicago shooting during a quarrel in North Lawndale. The incident occurred early morning on South Tripp Avenue. The suspect remains at large.

A Chicago man, Antonio Reyes, is charged with five murders and four attempted murders from 2020, with continued investigation into his alleged crime spree.

The Chicago Police have alerted the public about Solangie Meneses, a missing 16-year-old girl, last seen on February 6, 2025, near the 6400 block of W. Berteau.

Dolton's primary election heats up with Mayor Tiffany Henyard, under federal investigation for mismanagement, facing challenger Jason House, who campaigns for transparency and reform.

AG Kwame Raoul leads 24 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve ACA's preventive care provisions.