The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9800 for Jackson County to ensure equitable tax distribution, affecting 2025 property taxes payable in 2026.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general seeking increased security funding for the safety of federal judiciary members and their families.

Kyle Rittenhouse returned to X to announce he married "Bella" and posted wedding photos — one shows the bride holding an AR‑15. He also teased a political comeback.

Trump introduces a reduced $11 billion tariff aid for farmers amidst ongoing trade tensions, less than half of what was provided during his first term.

Jesse Jackson is set to return home after recovering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at a nursing facility, following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2013.

Illinois has placed Centurion Health in charge of state prison medical care. Lawsuits and federal findings have advocates and lawyers warning that stronger oversight is needed.

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.