Bureau County property tax assessments in Illinois aim to remain steady with a tentative multiplier of 1.0000, as per the state's Department of Revenue.

Cook County announced a $5 million grant initiative for suburban gun violence survivor support, expanding resources for community healing and rebuilding.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a court case against the Trump administration's halting of wind energy development, which was deemed illegal.

Chicago residents protest significant property tax increases that risk displacing them from their homes, especially in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the city's South and West Sides.

Illinois lawmakers passed HB1085 to set a reimbursement floor and cut red tape, aiming to coax more therapists into private insurance networks.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched the Returning with Hope Microgrant program, granting $600,000 to smaller reentry organizations for enhanced support services.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended various holiday events, supporting toy and coat drives, promoting local businesses, and discussing crucial topics with the community.

Gov. Pritzker will sign a bill in Chicago expanding protections for immigrants — barring some courthouse arrests and creating new private legal claims.

A new Kids First Chicago poll finds two-thirds of residents unaware the school board will be fully elected in 2027, prompting calls for earlier bilingual outreach.

A University of Illinois analysis shows modest gains on gender pay equity, but finds Black and Hispanic workers still face pay shortfalls concentrated in lower‑wage jobs.

Dozens confronted the Cook County assessor at a West Garfield Park workshop after property tax bills spiked; some homeowners say the increases are unaffordable.

New renderings of Bally's proposed Chicago casino show a poker room and gaming floor within a $1.7 billion complex, including a hotel and theater, as construction begins at the Tribune site. Bally's temporary casino revenue is lower than expected.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working to prevent a government shutdown amid budget stalemate, willing to negotiate on corporate head tax after unsuccessful weekend talks.