The Will County Board voted against making the county a non-sanctuary area, reflecting a political divide and community views on immigration inclusivity.

House Bill 612 has been passed, updating property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, removing the honorable discharge requirement, including a greater range of veterans, and fully exempting WWII veterans from property taxes.

Cook County donated nearly 1,000 new clothing items from a shuttered facility to the New Life Center, aiding newcomers to Chicago through a salvage program initiative.

The Illinois unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.0 percent, with 10,400 added jobs in various sectors except a few like Leisure and Hospitality.

Chicago's administration faces criticism for clearing a tent city and enforcing a 60-day shelter limit, leading to evictions of the homeless and migrants ahead of the DNC.

Chicago Mayor Johnson's plan to relocate a George Washington statue has been halted, with his administration indicating a reversal of the previously reported decision.

The Illinois Department of Labor updated prevailing wage rates, adhering to the state's Prevailing Wage Act to promote fair wages in public construction projects.

The Black Fire Brigade opened an educational center in Chicago to train the next generation of first responders, highlighting its successful placement of 700 trained individuals in firefighter and EMT positions.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief opposing the expansion of a toxic waste facility in an overburdened Chicago community, citing environmental justice concerns.

A former Illinois Tollway employee received probation and must pay restitution for stealing from the PPP, with the Attorney General emphasizing the seriousness of pandemic aid misuse.

The Illinois Power Agency announces a workshop to discuss obstacles for renewable energy developers concerning post-award conditions for Indexed Renewable Energy Credits.

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.