Cook County and Park Forest announce major upgrades to the Park Forest Fire Training Site funded by the Build Up Cook program, including new infrastructure and training features for firefighters.

City records show more than $8.2 billion in unpaid fines and fees, with about $1 billion added since late 2023. Officials are weighing debt sales and tighter collections amid a $1.15B budget gap.

A federal judge temporarily blocked DHS from enforcing DEI-related certification requirements that threatened Chicago’s emergency-preparedness grants, protecting funds for cybersecurity, hazmat and first responders.

A council review of municipal charges tied to a Washington trip prompted aldermen to cut Mayor Thaddeus Jones' card limit and strip dozens of bills from the approved list.

Chicago's intense immigration crackdown led by Gregory Bovino has caused widespread anxiety, lawsuits, and investigations, with persistent federal arrests stirring community fear even after Bovino's departure.

Skokie trustees authorized staff to draft a tax‑levy ordinance that could end a 35‑year freeze. The proposed levy would raise about $750,000 and add roughly $21 a year to the typical home.

House GOP wants CTU to hand over unabridged audits for 2019–2024 and set a Dec. 8 deadline as members press for transparency. The probe could prompt federal reporting changes.

Attorneys general from 22 states objected to USDA's SNAP eligibility guidance, claiming it wrongly excludes certain immigrants, including refugees and asylees, and fails to follow federal law and compliance periods.

Cook County’s board unanimously passed a roughly $10.1B 2026 budget that avoids new taxes, taps reserves to close shortfalls and funds homelessness and legal services.

The Illinois Supreme Court removed former House Speaker Mike Madigan from the state bar after he consented to disbarment following his federal bribery conviction.

Sean Morrison, the lone Republican on the Cook County Board, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His exit leaves the 17th District seat open.

The Fulton County tentative property assessment equalization factor is set at 1.0000, which aims to ensure fair taxation across different counties in Illinois.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul criticizes the Trump administration for restructuring the Department of Education, suggesting it disregards student welfare and outlining efforts to challenge the changes legally.