Chicago Mayor Johnson's budget, lacking funds for sidewalk plowing for the disabled, faces criticism, and his reduced property tax hike proposal follows Council pushback.

Felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly were dismissed, ending the case over alleged unauthorized credits for liquor and gambling licenses.

William Helm, a former Chicago political operator, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on bribery charges, receiving a lighter sentence due to cooperation with federal investigators.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and others have proposed remedies to end Google's alleged monopoly, including stopping Google's anticompetitive practices and divesting from Chrome.

Illinois' IDOR has set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0544 for Mason County to ensure uniform taxation across counties, which may adjust after a public review period.

The Cook County Board approved a $10 billion budget for 2025, emphasizing support for reproductive health, a homeowner relief fund, AI service improvements, and expanded mental health care.

A judge dismissed criminal charges against AT&T Illinois after the company met the terms of a two-year deferral agreement, including a $23 million fine and cooperation in an investigation linked to Michael Madigan.

Anti-abortion groups and employers sue Illinois over a mandate requiring health insurers to cover abortions, claiming it infringes on religious freedom.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul urges veterans affected by Harris Jewelry's predatory financing to claim refunds by Dec 21, as part of a $8 million settlement.

Mayor Johnson slashes proposed property tax increase by half following City Council's unanimous rejection, but still faces opposition amid budget shortfall.

The Citizens Utility Board is urging the Illinois Commerce Commission to reduce a proposed $678.1 million rate hike from ComEd, citing concerns about overspending.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a bipartisan group of attorneys general advocate for the Kids Online Safety Act to protect children from online harms and address the youth mental health crisis linked to social media use.

Former Illinois state employee Arnita Rudd pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud and was sentenced to probation and community service, in addition to paying restitution and fines.