Perry County, Illinois maintained a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for the second year, implying accurate market value assessments in line with state law.

IDES reports a July unemployment rate rise in Illinois to 5.2%, despite 12,900 new jobs, with optimism for continuing job growth and active workforce support initiatives.

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chicago's South Shore. The incident occurred early Thursday; no suspects have been detained, and the investigation is ongoing.

Illinois approves new safety devices for a Henry County rail crossing to prevent collisions, with costs mostly covered by the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund.

The Illinois State Fair's Governor's Sale of Champions crowned 10 exhibitors and auctioned premium livestock, with the Pritzkers winning a steer for $105,000 to donate the meat to food banks. Proceeds support young farmers and education.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition filing an amicus brief to uphold federal regulation of interstate gun sales, citing public safety and crime reduction.

Divvy waives parking fees for eBikes and scooters near full stations for members, enhancing user convenience and addressing high demand locations in Chicago.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez faces potential removal amid disagreements with Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration, stirring tensions over district management and financial decisions.

Deneszria Hill of Chicago is charged with felony theft and running a financial crime enterprise, allegedly committing fraudulent returns at a retail store, resulting in over $36,000 in losses.

An Illinois woman from Monee won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket given by her husband. She plans to use the winnings to buy a house. The retailer, Monee Tobacco, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

Chicagoans celebrate summer with favorite seasonal foods, from luxury picnics to street fare like the Depression dog, highlighting the city's diverse and traditional culinary scene.

O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 introduces five new concessions, including Publican Quality Bread and Metropolis Coffee, aimed at enhancing the travel experience.

Stanley Carter, 31, received a five-year sentence for his role in a drug-induced homicide leading to Timothy Kim's fatal overdose on fentanyl-laced heroin in DuPage County, Illinois.