Naperville Police Department enhances traffic safety measures for July Fourth, focusing on impaired driving and seatbelt enforcement, using funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Mayor of Chicago celebrated 70 CPS graduates who completed the inaugural DSS Laborers Trainee Program, designed to transition youth into city employment.

A study on Chicago Public Schools shows mixed outcomes on safety perceptions and discipline after removing police, signaling nuanced impacts of SROs' presence.

Chicago workers get a new Paid Time Off policy, as Mayor Brandon Johnson announces its implementation, aiming to strengthen local economic health and worker welfare.

The IDOR has kept Pike County's property tax assessment multiplier at 1.0000 for equitable taxation, with property assessments aimed at 33.42% of market value.

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials announced Budget Engagement Round Tables to shape the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget with community input, prioritizing youth and key city issues.

Cook County announced a $20 million initiative for 26 stormwater projects, targeting historically underfunded communities, funded by ARPA and led by the DoTH in collaboration with MWRD and EMRS.

Chicago declares June 24-28 as "Workers' Rights Week" ahead of key labor law changes like the minimum wage rise to $16.20 on July 1 and the introduction of paid time off policy.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition support the FTC in the fight against Intuit's allegedly deceptive "free" claims for TurboTax, affecting millions, especially military and low-income families.

The Illinois gas tax will increase to $0.47 per gallon for gasoline and $0.545 for diesel, contributing to the state's rank as the second-highest in the nation for fuel taxes.

Rockford, Illinois will host the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon from 2025 to 2027, which is expected to generate over $45 million in economic impact, supported by an $800,000 state grant.

Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer has died at 51. He was known for his dedication to public service and advocacy for healthcare, education, and development. The cause of death is undisclosed.

Cook County has announced that property tax bills for Tax Year 2023 will be sent out by July 2, with a payment deadline of August 1. This timely release results from the Property Tax Reform Group's efforts to streamline the process.