Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant vetoed the hiring of a consultant for the Landfill Committee, citing redundancy with existing staff and advisors.

Ald. Matt Martin has introduced a "Chicago Fair Elections Program" ordinance to reduce wealthy donor influence with a public financing system for City Council elections.

Chicago Mayor Johnson creates a Reparations Task Force to address historical injustices against Black residents, backed by a $500,000 investment for a comprehensive study and public hearings.

Illinois plans to revamp its state fairgrounds to become a year-round destination, involving repairs and enhancements worth $58.1 million, inspired by Community Foundation's Next 10 project.

William Lee joins the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission as an Executive I - Interpreter Coordinator, bringing over 30 years of sign language interpretation experience.

Veterans in Chicago and Cook County can apply for a free 11-week tech training program offered by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs, Microsoft, and National Able Network.

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.