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.

Illinois celebrates Wieland North America's $500 million facility modernization for advanced manufacturing and clean energy, retaining 800 jobs, with Gov. Pritzker attending the groundbreaking.

Illinois ranks #2 and Chicago #1 for corporate expansions/relocations in Site Selection Magazine's ratings, marking consistent top performances for the state and city.

The Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center, reflecting Puerto Rican culture, opens in Chicago with a $30 million investment aiming for health equity and combatting gentrification.

The Chicago City Council approved the 1901 Project, a $7 billion plan to redevelop the West Side near the United Center, led by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families.