Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Dominique Warren and Santiago Campillo to key federal affairs roles to amplify Chicago's presence in Washington, D.C. and enhance the city's advocacy at the national level.

A new Chicago police policy banning officers from extremist groups faces criticism for not listing specific hate groups, raising concerns about its efficacy.

CPS and CTU hold their first public bargaining session on school improvements, including infrastructure and sustainable initiatives, amid budget constraints.

Illinois’s Department of Public Health is implementing a new online form to better track congenital syphilis cases amid a significant rise in infections.

Chicago city officials have started evicting migrant families from shelters, increasing pressure on the already strained migrant aid system and leaving families in uncertainty.

Illinois has announced a $6.5 million Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program to improve health insurance access, preparing for a state-based marketplace launch.

Illinois EPA received nearly $15 million in federal grants to fund energy efficiency projects in disadvantaged communities via a program with a focus on public and non-profit buildings.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has committed $5 million through the Back to Business program to aid 151 local chambers of commerce recover from the COVID-19 pandemic's financial impact.

Chicago's zoning committee is reviewing a citywide proposal to legalize additional dwelling units (ADUs), following a pilot that issued permits for 250 ADUs, as the city seeks to address housing needs.

Portage Park in Chicago opens a shelter for asylum seekers, managed by the Zakat Foundation, which is entirely funded by the foundation and not the city. The shelter is in St. Bartholome Parish and will house around 300 migrants.

Illinois maintains property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 in Wabash County, ensuring that property tax assessments remain standardized and fair within the county.

Chicago City Council is set to approve a record $50 million settlement for the "Marquette Park 4," who were exonerated after wrongful convictions for a 1995 double murder.

Chicago's minimum wage will rise to $16.20 on July 1, following Mayor Johnson's policies aimed at creating equitable workplaces. The city also strengthens Paid Leave and Fair Workweek ordinances to support workers.