Illinois celebrates the opening of its 100th social equity cannabis dispensary, The Dispensary Champaign, as part of its effort to create a fair and equitable cannabis market.

John Velez might receive a $7.6 million settlement from Chicago for a wrongful murder conviction after spending 17 years in prison. The case involved recanted testimony and misidentification.

Chicago is set to settle a gender bias lawsuit against CFD for $11.25 million, compensating women who faced discriminatory physical tests and workplace conditions.

Illinois Representatives call for President Biden not to seek re-election, citing the need for new generation leadership, despite continuing support from other Democratic leaders and confidence from Biden's campaign team.

Aurora, Illinois, plans a special census in 2025 to correct an assumed undercount from the 2020 census and recover lost revenue, with an estimated cost of $1 million for the count.

Chicago leaders announce $100 million for violence prevention following a holiday weekend with over 100 shootings.

Cook County has been recognized as a top digital county in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, praised for its cutting-edge use of technology in government operations and services. The county will receive the award in July.

Blue Island residents face a property tax spike, prompting Mayor Bilotto to recommend challenging assessments amid wider SALT deduction cap reform efforts.

Chicago sees over 12,000 volunteer sign-ups for the Democratic National Convention, with events including community service at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Evanston City Council approved a $2 million federal grant application for renovations at Hilda's Place homeless shelter, expecting to enhance the shelter's facilities.

Calhoun County residents face a new property assessment multiplier of 1.0982, changing from the previous year's 1.0. This adjustment aims to maintain tax equity, reflecting the difference between assessed values and market values.

Chicago unveils the Cycle Breakers initiative aimed at tackling violence by enhancing youth conflict resolution skills and fostering community partnerships.

Illinois contemplates merging CTA, Metra, and Pace into a single public transit system. The Senate held a hearing for public input on potential efficiency and budget benefits as federal COVID relief funds dwindle.