Randolph County's property assessment equalization factor remains at 1.0000, ensuring property tax equity and reflecting the county's consistent 33.31% assessment level based on recent property transactions.

Cook County's minimum wage is set to increase to $14.05 for non-tipped workers and $8.40 for tipped workers on July 1, as announced by the Commission on Human Rights.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will give a keynote address at the Wisconsin Democratic convention, highlighting threats to freedoms and hinting at 2024 political stakes.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is initiating the expansion of public mental health services, reopening a Roseland clinic, and adding services in Pilsen and West Garfield Park.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with six other AGs, challenges an Ohio law limiting who can return mail-in ballots, arguing it harms disabled voters' rights.

The Illinois House approved a contentious $53.1 billion budget after intense overnight negotiations, with the plan now awaiting the governor's signature.

CPS faces a $400 million budget gap yet vows to protect classroom funding, focusing on equity over enrollment for resource distribution, with some schools reporting concerns over potential impacts.

The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Farmers Market in Illinois opens June 4 for the summer, offering fresh produce every Tuesday and supporting SNAP users with its Link Match program.

Kennedy Bartley joins Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration as Managing Deputy for External Relations, pledging to enhance community engagement across the city.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced that Jersey County's property assessment multiplier remains unchanged at 1.0000, ensuring equal tax assessments as per state law.

Legislative efforts are underway to modify the operations of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board after a violent incident involving a parolee led to calls for increased transparency and accountability.

Illinois state facilities face accusations of patient abuse, with a technician indicted for battery and an ex-nursing assistant alleging other abuses at a different center.

Illinois Senate Democrats approved a $53.1 billion budget, including a 5% raise for legislators and an overall spending increase, while also advancing bills on environmental regulation and health care reforms.