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.

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.