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.

The Chicago City Council's Ethics Committee has advanced tighter bans on mayoral campaign donations from lobbyists, despite Mayor Johnson's opposition and ongoing debate about extending the restrictions.

Chicago's homelessness has tripled, partly due to a surge of asylum seekers, with 72% of the homeless population being Black. Efforts to raise funds were rejected, despite an 18% drop in those finding housing and the increased time spent homeless.

The Chicago Landmarks Commission voted to recommend landmark status for St. Adalbert Church in Pilsen, which may prevent demolition, but faced opposition from the Archdiocese.

Illinois passed legislation imposing a moratorium on CO2 pipeline development until new safety regulations are set, balancing industry progress with environmental and landowner concerns.

Chicago is advancing regulations for lithium-ion battery safety due to fire risks, following deadly fires in New York. Local and federal efforts seek to establish standards to mitigate hazards associated with these batteries.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs Illinois's $53.1 billion budget, with highlights including a child tax credit, a new department of early childhood, and funding for a quantum computing campus, despite some political criticism.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the FY 2025 budget allocating $2.6 billion for higher education, marking a $76 million increase from the previous year, with funds aimed at universities, community colleges, and infrastructure.