The Illinois Department of Revenue set a new property tax multiplier at 1.0202 for Douglas County, aiming to ensure equitable taxation across counties.

Illinois reports job increases in February, despite a slight rise in unemployment rate to 4.8%. Government, Construction, and Hospitality sectors gained jobs, while some sectors faced cuts. State's unemployment still trails the national average.

Runway 606 is a new program in Chicago aimed at fast-tracking high school students into tech careers by integrating college-level coursework to expedite their education.

Rich Guidice is retiring as Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff, a position he has held since Johnson's election. He will be succeeded by Cristina Pacione-Zayas, signaling a shift to the left.

Marlene Hopkins is appointed as the new Commissioner of Chicago's Department of Buildings, bringing over two decades of experience to enhance construction oversight and city development.

Governor JB Pritzker celebrates Illinois' $44 billion travel industry at a conference in Peoria, where tourism professionals discuss strategies and highlight achievements like Chicago's suds initiative.

Chicagoans voted against a property tax hike aimed at combating homelessness, dealing a setback to Mayor Johnson and progressive supporters of the measure.

Justice Joy Cunningham wins the primary race for her seat on the Illinois Supreme Court, defeating Appellate Judge Jesse Reyes. She gained the majority vote and is endorsed by the Democratic Party.

Biden and Trump won the Illinois presidential primary, setting up a potential rematch in the upcoming election. Biden won with 91.4% of Democratic votes, and Trump secured 80% in the GOP primary.

Eileen O’Neill Burke leads Clayton Harris III by a slim margin in the Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney, with mail-in ballots still to be counted.

Chicago sues gun manufacturer Glock, alleging its pistols can be easily modified into illegal machine guns, contributing to city violence. The lawsuit leverages the Firearms Industry Responsibility Act.

Lorenzo Davis, a former IPRA investigator, was awarded $1.1 million by an Illinois court after being fired for refusing to alter his findings on unjustified police shootings.

The article discusses the low voter turnout in Chicago's primary election and the divisive Bring Chicago Home referendum proposing a tax to address homelessness.