Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to veto a curfew ordinance that gives the police superintendent authority to impose curfews, citing civil liberties concerns and the success of other safety strategies.

Pike County, Illinois, maintains its property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring fair taxation across counties as confirmed by the IDOR.

The Trump administration's decision to freeze $6.8 billion in education funds prompted a lawsuit led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other states.

Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker has received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme aimed at influencing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Era Patterson is appointed to lead Chicago's Office of Public Safety Administration by Mayor Brandon Johnson, bringing extensive experience in government operations and policy reform.

The ATF will not distribute machine-gun conversion devices in plaintiff states after a lawsuit, leading to the states dropping their motion for an injunction.

The Chicago Bears extended GM Ryan Poles' contract through 2029, solidifying their leadership. Despite a poor record, the team is focused on building a strong foundation for future success.

Illinois sets steady property tax equalization factor at 1.0000 for Wayne County, ensuring fair assessments and consistent tax planning for homeowners.

Jackie Wilson, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 40 years, may receive a $12.7 million settlement from Chicago for his wrongful conviction after being tortured into confessing by police.

Chicago has joined a lawsuit against Trump's executive orders that threaten to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities refusing to enforce immigration laws.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates nearly 29,000 Chicago youths employed through the One Summer Chicago program, emphasizing the city's commitment to youth work opportunities.

DHS vehicles unexpectedly occupied the parking lot of a Puerto Rican arts museum in Chicago, raising community concerns of intimidation.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 20 states filed an amicus brief opposing the EPA's termination of a grant program for environmental justice.