Illinois Department of Transportation highlights minority- and female-owned businesses, with four companies and one individual honored at a conference for promoting diversity in state projects.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has allocated $10 million in grants via the Illinois Soundstage Capital Grant Program to bolster the state’s film industry, with the aim of transforming Illinois into a major film production hub.

Illinois is considering a bill for digital driver's licenses and IDs accessible via smartphones, promoting convenience and privacy, with possible launch next year.

Mayor Johnson's ShotSpotter deal is scrutinized for potentially bypassing City Council approval, even as his office plans to end the contract fulfilling a campaign promise. Legal and financial implications of the deal are still unclear.

Mötley Crüe will headline the Illinois State Fair on August 10, with tickets going on sale March 2. The iconic band recently concluded a global tour and maintains a strong digital presence.

Gov. Pritzker celebrates the opening of Heartland Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center focused on electric vehicles, funded with state support, emphasizing Illinois' investment in the clean energy workforce.

Rep. Mike Bost, endorsed by Donald Trump, competes with Darren Bailey for the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th district. Both promote conservative values, with Bost emphasizing experience and Bailey claiming outsider status.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker named ten communities, including 'Puerto Rico Town,' as State-Designated Cultural Districts to promote economic growth and preserve cultural heritage.

Larry Rogers Jr. faces a challenge from Larecia Tucker for the Cook County Board of Review seat, amid controversy over campaign contributions from the property tax industry.

Mayor Brandon Johnson faces challenges in transitioning his campaign promises into effective governance in Chicago, with issues like ShotSpotter technology decisions and City Council discord leading to criticism.

A judge invalidated the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum, impacting Mayor Johnson's anti-homelessness initiative.

Governor JB Pritzker appoints social justice advocate, Jerry Davis, to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, highlighting his community work and expertise in criminal justice reform.

The Illinois AG ordered Mayor Henyard's charity to stop fundraising due to lack of state registration and financial disclosure, with potential misuse of taxpayer resources reported.