Attorney General Kwame Raoul and attorneys general from 18 states oppose HUD's rule change, arguing it undermines fair housing efforts and legal obligations to combat segregation.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief to overturn a decision that allows HUD to cut funding to fair housing groups.

Abbott Laboratories announces a $500 million investment to boost its U.S. manufacturing and research, creating around 300 new jobs, amidst the challenging global economic environment affected by President Trump's trade tariffs.

Chicago's City Council approves new development projects including landmarking the WAX TRAX! building and mixed-income housing initiatives, a community center, and park improvements.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 counterparts urged the U.S. House to reject a resolution that would overturn a CFPB rule limiting bank overdraft fees. They argue the rule protects consumers, especially the vulnerable, from excessive charges.

Chicago celebrates the opening of the $47 million Auburn Gresham Apartments, providing affordable housing and commercial opportunities on the South Side.

The AFL-CIO Labor Temple in Peoria is being demolished to expand a Salvation Army men's shelter, increasing beds from 52 to 82. The project totals over $11 million, with the first phase costing $18 million, and includes a broader campus overhaul.

The historic Rector Building in Chicago's Loop is being converted into a mixed-use apartment complex, making it part of a wider initiative to repurpose office buildings into residential spaces post-pandemic.

A Tiffany glass window at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago is being restored with $700K raised, aiming to fix gravity-induced bowing and cracks after a century.

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will receive an $8 million upgrade for refurbishing buildings and the outdoor theater, funded by Illinois' Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

A Chicago Tribune investigation prompted Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi to correct nearly $500 million in misclassified property values and improve their evaluation process.

Illinois EPA will invest over $112 million in water projects, offering low-interest loans to local entities and forgiving $9.9 million in loans for eligible communities.

The Illinois Holocaust Museum will close for renovations this summer, with a temporary downtown location opening in July. Renovations include a new auditorium and lobby, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.