The Cook County state’s attorney Democratic primary is closely contested between Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III, with thousands of mail-in ballots yet to be counted.

French Ambassador Laurent Bili warns of global implications tied to the U.S. aid stalemate to Ukraine, rebukes Putin's attempt to blame Ukraine for an ISIS attack in Moscow, and emphasizes maintaining peace.

Livingston County maintains its property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring steady tax assessments for local property owners without shifts due to state-level changes.

LeAnn Miller resigned from the Illinois Prisoner Review Board amid controversy over a parole case, with Governor JB Pritzker stressing the need for the board's independence and planning to enhance domestic violence case training and procedures.

Migrants in Chicago are dissatisfied with the quality of food provided in shelters, even as the city spends millions on catering contracts. Despite efforts to improve, many choose to buy their own meals.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for Chicago to borrow $1.25 billion for development is met with mixed reactions, amid concerns over spending oversight and transparency.

The superintendent of Fenton Community High School detailed a timeline of complaints against a staffer, following police leak on alleged sexual misconduct.

Chicago activists protest for broader work permit grants beyond the recent temporary reprieve for Venezuelan migrants, pressuring President Biden for comprehensive action on undocumented workers.

Chicago election officials admitted to an error that left over 10,000 ballots uncounted, possibly affecting the Cook County State's Attorney primary results.

Chicago's "Bring Chicago Home" initiative, which proposed increasing the real estate transfer tax on $1M+ properties to fund homelessness services, was voted down by a majority of the electorate.

The Cook County state's attorney Democratic primary race between Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III is tight, with mail-in ballots potentially influencing the outcome.

Property tax calculations in Clay County, Illinois, remain steady with an equalization factor of 1.0000, indicating fair assessment aligning with market values.

Chicago Public Schools announced a shift from student-based to needs-based budgeting and is moving away from school choice to focus on neighborhood schools.