Chicago union workers secured wage increases with CPS and the Park District, affecting 11,000 staff and advancing minimum salaries after successful negotiations.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is under intensifying federal investigation with new subpoenas for her financial records and scrutiny of her administration's spending and local business licensing processes.

Stacey Paradis and Conrad Reddick have been confirmed by the Illinois State Senate to serve five-year terms as Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Commissioners.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson noted labor progress on International Workers' Day, highlighting the upcoming Paid Time Off ordinance and improved workers' rights under his administration.

Chicago Mayor Johnson appoints seven members, including Anthony Driver Jr., to the city's new Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability to oversee police policy and practices.

Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker donated a historic Civil War document signed by Abraham Lincoln to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

Iroquois County's property assessment equalization factor is set at 1.0000 by the Illinois Department of Revenue, potentially creating fairer tax distribution based on accurate market values.

Letters supporting disgraced Chicago alderman Ed Burke were unsealed, showcasing both condemnation and support, particularly from former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.

Illinois officials investigate potential illegal coordination between radio host Dan Proft, his PAC, and Darren Bailey's gubernatorial campaign, involving a $20 million offer and campaign tactics.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend Officer Luis Huesca's funeral after the family requested his absence.

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Illinois inmate Johnson, who was in solitary confinement for three years, despite dissenting justices calling attention to harsh conditions.

Illinois' elimination of cash bail has led to a 13% drop in jail populations, but is stressing the court system, raising public safety concerns, and increasing workloads for legal professionals.

Thornton Township residents rallied for transparency regarding alleged misuse of funds by Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who faces controversies and federal investigation.