Oswego has voted to add more seats to three village commissions to increase public involvement in decision-making, despite some trustees' objections and added costs.

Chicago police report a February decline in homicides, shootings, and vehicle thefts, coupled with community engagement efforts and high homicide clearance rates.

The Chicago Park District opens registration for a variety of spring classes, including sports and arts, set to begin on April 8 and run through June 9.

Chicago expands early voting for the Illinois Primary with new sites in all city wards, Cook County adding locations, and a detailed voter guide released, amidst uncertainty over the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot disqualify candidates like Trump from ballots based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause without Congressional action.

Chicago officials debate ShotSpotter's renewal amid questions of its effectiveness, especially in minority communities, with studies showing unclear impact on gun violence.

Chicago faces legal debates over a proposed "mansion tax" to fund homeless services, awaiting resolution amid early voting and appellate court deliberations.

Migrant shelters in Chicago face diaper shortages, with local and state agencies denying responsibility, despite residents' struggles for essential supplies.

Chicago tops Site Selection Magazine’s metro area rankings for corporate expansions and relocations for the 11th year; Illinois places second statewide.

Chicago officials have transitioned migrants from shelters to homes, but the rapid move is causing community disruptions and concerns about migrant welfare.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker supports national abortion rights initiatives through his group Think Big America, with significant donations and advocacy beyond state borders.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9797 for Morgan County to ensure fair taxation across different counties.

Illinois opens round II of its Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, offering $12 million in forgivable loans to support equity in the marijuana market, with applications now open for eligible dispensaries.