The new After School Matters' Orleans Teen Center, renovated from a former Catholic school, provides learning and development opportunities for Chicago's youth, with support from a $5 million grant.

Illinois Senators Durbin and Duckworth split on a government shutdown deal; Durbin sided with its advancement, while Duckworth opposed it due to insufficient protections.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlights updates to Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, enhancing protections for service members' civilian careers. An open house event will inform on these changes.

Naperville lawmakers moved to tax drive‑thru‑only shops and some food trucks, a change staff say could deliver roughly $200,000 and boost SECA grant funds.

The Chicago Police Department is criticized for not releasing footage of a Border Patrol shooting, and the involved federal agent, Charles Exum, is scrutinized for his post-incident conduct and evidence handling.

Chicago business owners say ICE enforcement tactics 'undermine and humiliate' residents after a viral daycare arrest and weeks of protests. Leaders want answers and oversight.

Fourteen 'suburban moms' were arrested protesting against immigration enforcement actions at the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, blocking traffic in civil disobedience.

Cook County property tax bills for 2024 will be mailed on November 14, with a December 15 due date. A tech upgrade delay led to a Bridge Loan Program to assist local jurisdictions facing budget shortfalls.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul leads 18-state coalition supporting California's law regulating long gun sales to those under 21, stressing states' Second Amendment right to enact gun safety measures.

The Trump administration has negotiated a deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices for GLP-1 drugs, aiding Americans with obesity and diabetes.

Illinois has set Marshall County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating balanced tax assessments, influencing local property tax bills and ensuring fair tax distribution.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's Protecting Chicago Budget tour holds community town halls across seven wards to discuss safety and youth program investments, engaging citizens in the budget process.

Judge Gettleman ordered improvements at ICE's Broadview facility due to inhumane conditions, including providing clean bedding, personal hygiene items, and proper meals.