Illinois celebrates Agriculture Trade Day, acknowledging the sector's $13.7B export value and importance to the economy and global food security, with efforts to stimulate awareness and community involvement.

IDOR sets a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Macoupin County to ensure tax fairness, pending a public hearing and potential adjustments.

Illinois AG warns against unlicensed sports betting during March Madness and highlights Problem Gambling Awareness Month, suggesting fans check the Illinois Gaming Board's list for licensed operators.

The Illinois Commerce Commission advocates for water conservation during Fix-a-Leak Week, highlighting substantial water waste from household leaks and urging residents to inspect and repair them.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property tax multiplier for Knox County at 1.0000 for the 2024 assessment year, ensuring equity in property tax assessments.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted the state's focus on transparency in governance by releasing the Public Access Counselor Annual Report during Sunshine Week.

Ivan Capifali is appointed as the new Commissioner of Chicago's BACP, promising to ensure growth and fair practices within the city's business environment.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues Prestige Feed Products over complaints of odor and pollution from its animal feed plant, affecting local residents and institutions.

AG Kwame Raoul joins 21 states supporting Perkins Coie against President Trump's executive order criticizing the firm's legal work for Hillary Clinton in 2016.

An ISP employee, Marcus Lyles, was charged with theft, fraud, and forgery related to workers' compensation benefits, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Governor JB Pritzker and educators in Illinois are opposing federal education budget cuts, fearing they'll harm students, especially in low-income and rural areas, and challenge the cuts' legality.

Democratic-led states sue the Trump administration over layoffs at the Department of Education, alleging the cuts that slashed the workforce by half are unconstitutional and hinder the department's function.

Illinois agencies remind officials of civil rights for the homeless, cautioning against discriminatory laws that limit public space access or penalize those without housing.