Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns of increasing ticket scams targeting consumers looking to attend spring and summer events, advising caution and verification of sellers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is appointing Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as CEO of the Chicago Park District, with a focus on equitable community investment and tackling issues like homelessness.

Illinois law is non-retroactive on banning life sentences without parole for those under 21, affecting inmates like Cleodious Schoffner, convicted at 20 for a double murder as an accomplice and ineligible for relief despite judicial reforms.

The Illinois Department of Revenue maintains Warren County's property assessment multiplier at 1.0000, ensuring fair tax distribution across local districts.

A juvenile was arrested for a string of robberies and aggravated batteries on Chicago trains, with multiple victims on January 5, 2025. He faces felony charges.

A multi-vehicle crash in McHenry County, involving a Chevrolet Equinox, a Ford Van, and a Honda CRV, resulted in several injuries, with a teenage driver in critical condition.

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.