Chicago officials present a $1.5 billion bond refinancing plan to save $110 million, pending City Council review. The plan includes responsible debt management practices and seeks market-driven savings.

Englewood, Chicago, is without a fire truck due to a vehicle shortage, affecting emergency responses. After Truck 20's brake failure, the Chicago Fire Department has no spares. Union contract negotiations include a demand for more equipment.

Cook County's 77 judges, including some with past controversies, quietly campaign for retention in the November elections, while the electorate remains largely unaware of their records.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faced a chorus of boos and was removed from a board meeting, amidst a legal dispute over her appointments and a federal investigation.

Early voting began in suburban Cook County and Chicago, with various locations available for residents to cast their ballots ahead of the general election.

Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed six new Chicago Board of Education members following a collective resignation, amid CPS leadership and budget controversies.

The I-55 interchange at Illinois 59 is set to open, enhancing safety, traffic flow, and economic growth in accordance with the Rebuild Illinois program.

Jesse Jackson endorsed Republican Bob Fioretti for Cook County State's Attorney, emphasizing the candidate's qualities over party affiliation and criticizing his opponent's record on racial issues.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is visiting London to promote Chicago for tourism and investment, timed with the Chicago Public Schools board changes and the Bears' UK game.

Cook County, led by President Toni Preckwinkle and the DES, granted $1.4 million from the BRITE program to six businesses for pollution reduction efforts, supporting communities facing historical disinvestment.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker leads a trade mission to Japan aimed at enhancing economic ties in industries such as clean energy and quantum computing.

The entire Chicago Board of Education plans to resign ahead of a shift to a hybrid board structure in 2025, amidst tensions with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and a looming budget crisis.

The upcoming Chicago Public Schools board elections see high spending from business and charter school advocates, challenging the Chicago Teachers Union and facing tensions with Mayor Brandon Johnson.