The Illinois Commerce Commission endorsed FERC Order No. 1920 to enhance the U.S. energy transmission approach and grid resilience amidst evolving energy needs and climate challenges.

Chicago prepares for up to 25,000 new migrants amid uncertainty and the DNC, strategizing shelter and resource allocation despite political and local challenges.

Secret Service Director Cheatle faces bipartisan calls to resign after a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump, with admissions of security lapses.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0297 for Monroe County to ensure uniform property taxation.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker endorses Kamala Harris for President following Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection, joining other Illinois Democrats in backing her candidacy.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign receives substantial support from labor unions, with recent significant contributions and is working to foster relationships with the business sector while pursuing a progressive city agenda.

Illinois U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Jesús "Chuy" García join other Democrats in suggesting President Biden consider not running in the next election due to concerns about his competitiveness against Trump.

Illinois Republicans left the RNC invigorated, with Rep. LaHood criticizing Pritzker's governance, and the GOP focusing on party unity led by Trump's disciplined campaign.

The Will County Board voted against making the county a non-sanctuary area, reflecting a political divide and community views on immigration inclusivity.

House Bill 612 has been passed, updating property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, removing the honorable discharge requirement, including a greater range of veterans, and fully exempting WWII veterans from property taxes.

Cook County donated nearly 1,000 new clothing items from a shuttered facility to the New Life Center, aiding newcomers to Chicago through a salvage program initiative.

The Illinois unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.0 percent, with 10,400 added jobs in various sectors except a few like Leisure and Hospitality.

Chicago's administration faces criticism for clearing a tent city and enforcing a 60-day shelter limit, leading to evictions of the homeless and migrants ahead of the DNC.