The Illinois Department of Revenue set the property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 for Kankakee County, indicating fair market value assessments and stable tax burdens.

The Chicago Teachers Union is set to negotiate a new contract, facing a budget shortfall and aiming to involve state legislature for funding. Mayor Johnson's common background with the union adds a unique dimension to the talks.

Caputo Cheese won a gold medal for their fresh mozzarella at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, impressing judges among 3,300 global entries.

COPA investigates a Chicago police shooting in Humboldt Park where 26-year-old Dexter Reed was killed and an officer was wounded. Body cam and third-party video of the incident will be released.

The Cook County state’s attorney Democratic primary is closely contested between Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III, with thousands of mail-in ballots yet to be counted.

Chicago's 2nd District has seen multiple vehicular hijackings, prompting a police community alert. The incidents involved armed males with ski masks, and citizens are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies in Districts 12 and 19, urging vigilance and the sharing of any information on the crimes involving three male suspects.

Livingston County maintains its property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring steady tax assessments for local property owners without shifts due to state-level changes.

Seven Chinese nationals were indicted in the U.S. for alleged cyberattacks linked to the government-sponsored APT31 hacking group, targeting dissidents and businesses.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces the reopening of five city parks used as shelters, with a transition plan for residents starting March 30, 2024, and a refurbishment of the park facilities following.

Illinois and Michigan struggle to fund their shared portion of the Great Lakes carp-prevention project; Illinois Governor Pritzker calls for fair fiscal distribution.

The Chicago Police seek public help to find suspects involved in a Green Line robbery at the Ashland stop on March 13. They urge anyone with information to come forward.

Man charged with first-degree murder after a fatal highway shooting on the Bishop Ford Freeway; 36-year-old Myles M. Stanford also faces a weapons charge.