Illinois' IDOR reports Cumberland County's property assessment equalization factor is tentatively set at 1.0000, ensuring fair taxation across the county.

Trump administration's stop-work order cuts federal funding to Chicago’s World Relief Chicagoland, impacting refugee resettlement and family unifications.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed findings of financial mismanagement in Dolton by Mayor Tiffany Henyard, including excessive credit card charges, legal issues, and evasion of transparency.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges residents to search the I-CASH database for unclaimed funds and highlights the state's record returns of nearly $299 million in 2024.

Federal agencies, directed by Trump officials, are enforcing immigration laws in Chicago, raising tensions with local authorities and concerns about targeting non-violent undocumented residents.

A federal court has temporarily restrained a presidential order challenging birthright citizenship, an action Attorney General Kwame Raoul and others support.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul issued new guidelines to local law enforcement on federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing adherence to state laws that protect immigrants.

Trump enacts executive orders reshaping diversity efforts, immigration, and asylum/refugee systems, including ending federal DEI programs and halting refugee arrivals.

Illinois Governor has announced Fortune Brands Innovations' expansion in Deerfield, creating jobs and consolidating its headquarters, supported by the EDGE program.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education proposes a $108.8 million budget increase to support educational equity, increasing MAP funds, and aid for low-income students, without affecting the SURS.

Federal prosecutors present their closing arguments in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who faces accusations of running a criminal enterprise.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property assessment equalization factor for Sangamon County at 1.0889, affecting local assessments and potentially influencing tax bills.

AG Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, alleging it violates the 14th Amendment and U.S. law.