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.

A report from the University of Illinois indicates progress in pay equity in Illinois, showing narrower gender and racial wage gaps in certain job categories, with ongoing challenges, particularly in lower-wage roles.

The Supreme Court considers Trump's bid to expand presidential power to dismiss independent agency board members, potentially overturning the 1935 Humphrey's Executor decision.

George Cardenas is battling a petition challenge that left his campaign short of the valid signatures needed to qualify for the March ballot.

Indiana House Republicans, urged by Trump, passed a contentious redistricting map, raising issues over minority vote dilution, and casting uncertainty over its Senate approval.

Following a shooting targeting National Guard members, the Trump administration has imposed a broad freeze on legal immigration, intensifying scrutiny and leaving many in limbo.

The ICC approved over $115,000 for safety improvements on Metra tracks in DuPage County, including new fencing near Fenton High School to prevent trespassing.

Illinois’ year‑to‑date receipts are nearly $1B higher even as November sales‑tax collections fell, with income‑tax gains masking an uneven picture for the budget.

Orland Park agreed to pay $524,000 and reinstate former Sgt. William Sanchez to resolve a racial‑discrimination suit, ending a long arbitration‑tinged dispute. The board approved the deal in a split vote.

Cook County's Chief Judge ordered a review of the electronic monitoring system after an attack by a man under surveillance, amidst calls for improved public safety and supervision.

A California federal judge's Nov. 25 order could open bond hearings for thousands detained under a summer DHS policy; attorneys say more than 36,000 cases may be affected. Courts are already split on how to apply the ruling.