Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton entered the Illinois U.S. Senate race following Sen. Durbin's retirement announcement, making her the first major Democrat to bid for his seat.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes his predecessor Rahm Emanuel, comparing him to Donald Trump and accusing him of detrimental policies, especially in education and towards minority communities.

A Chicago woman pleaded guilty to COVID-19 relief fund fraud and repaid over $100,000 after using stolen identities for false claims and a fake business loan.

Edwards County's property tax equalization factor remains at 1.0000, as set by the Illinois Department of Revenue, to ensure consistent tax assessments.

Morgan County's property assessment equalization factor for 2024 is now 0.9829, down from 1.0000, as announced by the IDOR. This adjustment aims to ensure fair property tax distribution.

Congressman García criticized the Trump administration's cuts to the SSA, standing with labor and community leaders to defend services for the disabled, seniors, and Spanish speakers.

DePaul University's President Robert Manuel is to testify before Congress on antisemitism on campuses, spurred by an incident involving assaults on Jewish students and campus protests.

Jacalyn Walker, charged by Attorney General Kwame Raoul, is accused of stealing thousands from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney's office for personal use.

Mayor Brandon Johnson enacts Executive Order No. 2025-1 for an audit and strategic budget planning to address Chicago's financial challenges, involving a working group for sustainable reforms.

Walgreens agrees to pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims, conditioned upon their ability to pay.

Nationwide protests against President Trump's policies occurred in various U.S. cities, focusing on issues like healthcare, immigration, and education, as part of the 50501 Movement.

Scott Russell, former public works director, pleaded guilty to misusing village resources and will repay $1,139.42, with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul securing the conviction.

A tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0786 for Calhoun County has been announced to align assessments with market value, affecting local tax bills.