Avina Clean Hydrogen plans an $820 million SAF production facility in Southwest Illinois, expected to create 150 jobs, align with clean energy goals, and produce 120 million gallons of SAF annually.

The Chicago Board of Education is set to decide on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future amid disagreements with Mayor Johnson over finance and contracts, affecting the district's stability.

A suspect in a Central Illinois triple homicide and the killing of two dogs was fatally shot by police in Berwyn after a confrontation. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured and an investigation is underway.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a tentative property tax multiplier of 1.0271 for Ogle County, affecting assessments and potentially equalizing tax burdens across counties.

Paul La Schiazza, ex-AT&T Illinois executive, awaits a new trial set for June 3 after a hung jury in his bribery case, which is related to a $22,500 payment to a former state representative.

Six businesses were burglarized on the 3100 block of South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, and police are seeking tips. Separate armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers in McKinley Park have also prompted police warnings.

Sheriff Tom Dart in Cook County intends to end the Electronic Monitoring Program due to concerns about its effectiveness and public safety, especially since the SAFE-T Act. There's debate over the decision, with some officials opposing the move.

A body was found on a trail in Wheaton, sparking a death investigation by the Wheaton Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner's office.

A wall collapse at Chicago's former Tribune Freedom Center, a future casino site, sent debris into the Chicago River, raising environmental concerns. Cleanup is underway, with perlite identified as the non-toxic substance involved.

USDA declared disaster in Alexander and Union Counties, Illinois, enabling emergency loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene, as announced by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reached a $3.5 million settlement with Indra Energy over claims it deceived consumers into paying more for electricity. The settlement includes restitution and an 18-month business suspension in Illinois.

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office dropped all charges against officer Patrick O'Donnell, who was accused of excessive force in a July 2022 arrest.

Federal prosecutors are close to concluding their case against Michael J. Madigan after nine weeks of testimony that highlighted former Rep. Edward Acevedo's health issues and conflicting accounts of his work for AT&T.