The Trump administration's decision to end TPS is causing uncertainty for 350,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., who fear deportation and losing the right to work legally.

Chuck Goudie joins the "NBC 5 Investigates" team after leaving ABC 7 Chicago, bringing his extensive investigative journalism experience to WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago.

Calls for the removal of Illinois' Tiffany Henyard intensify after a contentious meeting and allegations of financial mismanagement, with a local community and officials seeking intervention.

A federal judge in Rhode Island granted a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's funding freeze, as reported by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul.

State attorneys general criticize Trump's orders against DEIA initiatives, stressing their importance for fair opportunities and debunking the notion that they lower merit-based standards.

A lawsuit alleges Bally's Chicago casino project discriminates by excluding white men from a $250 million IPO aimed at minority and women investors, a move that aligns with a diversity ownership quota law.

Illinois metro areas reported mixed unemployment trends in December; some saw job growth while others experienced declines, according to labor statistics.

Illinois awards $4.5 million for maternal health equity, aiming to reduce disparities in birth outcomes through Governor Pritzker's Birth Equity Initiative.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a $31 million grants initiative to ready 24 industrial sites for economic development, divided into Planning and Capital Ready grants, as part of the state's economic growth strategy.

Cook County sent out property tax bills due on March 4, 2025, with payment options available online. Property values in Chicago have increased, shifting the tax base ratio.

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.