Illinois residents face long lines for Real ID, but the Secretary of State assures issuance will continue past the May 7 deadline, easing concerns over travel and citizenship legitimacy.

Trump's Education Department is probing Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for alleged racial discrimination based on a conservative group's complaint.

Rivian and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have announced a partnership to build a supplier park in Normal, Illinois, projected to create 100 jobs and attract global suppliers.

Michael McMurray is appointed as the Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Aviation, tasked with leading airport transformation efforts in the city.

Attorney General Raoul and 18 others seek a court injunction against President Trump's executive order on elections, arguing it oversteps presidential power and imposes unlawful voting restrictions.

Chicagoans are facing long lines at the Real ID Supercenter due to misunderstanding about the immediate necessity of the Real ID, even as officials state that other forms of ID are valid and there will be a gradual phase-in for airport use.

Illinois is arranging funeral services for ex-Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for fraud.

A Cook County report highlights a property tax system shifting $2 billion from businesses to homeowners, affecting mainly Black and Latino communities.

Jessica Vasquez was appointed to the Cook County Board, creating a female majority on the board for the first time and succeeding Anthony Joel Quezada.

President Trump has signed an executive order to cut federal funding to the CPB, impacting NPR and PBS, citing "bias" and "woke propaganda." The order's legality is being contested by CPB.

George Ryan, former governor of Illinois, passed away at 91. He was known for his death penalty moratorium and a corruption conviction that resulted in prison time.

The U.S. Department of Education is probing Evanston-Skokie School District 65 for alleged racial discrimination tied to "privilege walks" and related activities.

Chicago real estate developer Miroslaw Krejza was sentenced to over six years in prison for embezzling millions from Washington Federal Bank for Savings.