The Illinois Board of Higher Education won a grant to make higher learning more accessible by streamlining college admissions for community college and high school students.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges borrowers with commercial FFEL loans to consolidate before April 30 to qualify for a loan forgiveness opportunity due to past servicing errors.

Sheriff Dart of Cook County launches public awareness campaign on Illinois' Red Flag law, to educate about Firearm Restraining Orders and encourage their use to prevent gun violence.

Mayor Brandon Johnson supports a career fair in Chicago introducing over 3,000 students to skilled trades, featuring city agencies and employers, with the goal of job readiness and potential employment opportunities.

Sheriff Tom Dart of Cook County launches a billboard campaign to raise awareness about Illinois's underused Firearm Restraining Order law to prevent gun violence.

The 25th Illinois Product Expo will showcase local goods at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The event offers tastings, a limited-edition cup for early attendees, and a "$5 for 5 promotion." Over 70 vendors and local wineries will participate.

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.