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.

Governor JB Pritzker has declared Montgomery County a disaster area due to severe flooding, enabling residents and businesses to access low-interest loans from the SBA to aid their recovery.

Illinois' unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.9% in May with an increase in nonfarm payroll jobs by 12,700, as reported by the IDES and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Chicago expands its ESVF program, previously servicing five neighborhoods, to ten more, utilizing $6.4 million in federal funds. The initiative offers financial aid to gun violence victims for costs like relocation and funerals.

Naperville Police Chief invites residents to a casual "Chat with the Chief" event at Panera Bread for open dialogue on safety and concerns.

Michelle Mbekeani, head of Cook County’s Conviction Review Unit, is resigning after six months, amid controversies and her forthcoming childbirth. The unit has been important for wrongful conviction reviews during Kim Foxx's tenure.

Cook County anticipates a $218 million shortfall for 2025 but expects to manage it without layoffs or tax hikes by leveraging a $367 million surplus from 2023 and focusing on long-term budget strategies.

Ald. Matt Martin has proposed an ordinance in Chicago to use taxpayer funds to match small campaign donations for city council candidates, aiming to level the political playing field.