Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a $17.3 billion budget for Chicago, including a $300 million property tax increase, facing stiff opposition from City Council members.

Mayor Johnson of Chicago requested the resignation of School Board President Mitchell Johnson following the latter's controversial remarks, which the Mayor deemed as "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial."

McDonough County discusses property tax following IDOR's announcement of a 1.0000 equalization factor, aiming for fair market value assessments and uniform taxation across counties.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading a coalition of 15 attorneys general calling for a national price gouging statute to address the loophole in federal law.

IDFPR launches CORE, a new online professional licensing platform to simplify the application process and accelerate review times for Illinois professionals.

Rev. Mitchell L. Ikenna Johnson, newly appointed Chicago Board of Education president, faces calls for resignation over controversial past social media remarks related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago sets up a hotline for reporting voting rights violations ahead of elections, aiming to ensure a fair voting process.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Chicago's Fiscal Year 2025 budget focusing on affordable housing, mental health, public safety, and youth employment, while addressing a $986 million deficit without major layoffs.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a $300 million property tax hike, the largest since 2016, to address the city's significant budget gaps and avoid cuts and layoffs.

O'Hare Airport receives an additional $20 million grant from U.S. federal funding for improvements, increasing total aid to $110 million over three years for terminal renovations.

The Illinois Gaming Board approved the ownership transfer of a sportsbook/racetrack, introduced anti-human trafficking training, paused certain NFL bets, and is gathering input on video gaming and cashless wagering.

Cook County has designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and approved $900,000 in grants to support victims. Commissioner Alma Anaya's resolution supports the initiative, with funds managed by the JAC for legal services and advocacy.

Seven new Chicago Board of Education members have been sworn in, with Mayor Johnson committing to equitable, supportive education ahead of a governance shift in 2025.